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Bud
Bud is an English name that typically means 'friend' or 'buddy.' It conveys a sense of warmth, approachability, and companionship, suggesting a person who is easy to get along with and enjoys social interactions.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,502 |
| Gender | Male (45% / 55%) |
| Peak year | 1928 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
CA — 28%TX — 19%MI — 19%OH — 17%WA — 17%
Notable People
Bud Abbott (Comedian, part of the Abbott and Costello duo) · Budweiser (Popular beer brand) · Bud Collins (Tennis commentator and journalist) · Bud Grant (American football coach) · Bud Selig (Former Commissioner of Major League Baseball)
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