Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Buzz

Name: Popularity of the name Buzz in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Buzz, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#1,725 (1951)

Total Babies

273

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1934

First Year

2023

Last Year

1951

Peak Year

#1725

Peak Rank

273

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Buzz

Buzz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 19 Buzzs were born — ranking #1,725 that year. As of 2026, Buzz ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 273 Buzzs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Buzz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Buzz is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Biz
Bizz
Bez
Buis
Beze
Byz
Bees
Bes
Boos
Bays
Bas
Beas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Buzz

What does the name Buzz mean?

Buzz is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Buzz in 2026?

In 2026, Buzz ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Buzz most popular?

Buzz reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #1,725 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Buzz a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Buzz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Buzz?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Buzz include Rolfe, Karlton, Clancy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Buzz

Buzz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 273 births in the dataset. Buzz's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #1,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Buzz's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.