NAME PROFILE
Butch
Butch is an English name often used as a nickname for someone who is robust and strong. It conveys a sense of boldness and assertiveness, often associated with a rugged charm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,423 |
| Gender | Male (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 1952 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1942 |
| Most recent | 1983 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%TX — 28%GA — 18%OH — 14%IL — 13%
Notable People
Butch Cassidy (Outlaw, leader of the Wild Bunch) · Butch Patrick (Actor, known for *The Munsters*) · Butch Jones (Football coach) · Butch Hartman (Animator, creator of *The Fairly OddParents*) · Butch Vig (Music producer, known for producing Nirvana's *Nevermind*)
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