Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Cub

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#7,093 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+3%

2015

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#7093

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cub

Cub first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 11 Cubs were born — ranking #7,093 that year. As of 2026, Cub ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 62 Cubs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Cub

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

Kub
Kib
Keb
Kibbe
Cup
Cab
Cob
Cobb
Cabe
Cobe
Kop
Kob

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cub

What does the name Cub mean?

Cub is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cub in 2026?

In 2026, Cub ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cub most popular?

Cub reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #7,093 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Cub a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cub?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cub include Armor, Danis, Hanz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cub

Cub is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Cub's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #7,093. Use the chart and map above to compare Cub'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.