Boy · #6,987 in 2026

Vuk

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

Current Rank

#6,987

Peak Rank

#4,141 (2020)

Total Babies

263

5-Yr Trend

+1%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#4141

Peak Rank

263

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Vuk

Vuk first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 24 Vuks were born — ranking #4,141 that year. As of 2026, Vuk ranks #6,987 for baby boys with 11 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 263 Vuks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Vuk

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

Vak
Vuc
Vick
Vic
Vik
Veck
Vek
Vec
Vac
Vike
Voc
Voke

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vuk

What does the name Vuk mean?

Vuk is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vuk in 2026?

In 2026, Vuk ranks #6,987 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Vuk most popular?

Vuk reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #4,141 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Vuk most popular?

Vuk has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Vuk.

Is Vuk a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Vuk?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vuk include Elim, Righteous, Gatlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vuk

Vuk is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 263 births in the dataset. Vuk's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #4,141. Use the chart and map above to compare Vuk'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.