NAME PROFILE
Buster
Buster is a name of English origin meaning 'tough guy' or 'breaker.' It often conveys a sense of strength and spiritedness, ideal for someone with a vibrant personality who approaches life with enthusiasm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,178 |
| Gender | Male (57% / 43%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 28%OK — 19%SC — 18%GA — 18%TN — 18%
Notable People
Buster Keaton (Silent Film Actor and Director) · Buster Posey (Professional Baseball Player) · Buster Bluth (Character from *Arrested Development*) · Buster Rhymes (Rapper and Actor) · Buster Brown (Comic Strip Character)
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