Buse
A girl's name of Turkish origin with 15 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Buse is a one-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 15 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Buse is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Buse is a Turkish feminine name, meaning "kiss" — from the Turkish word for a gentle kiss. It is a sweet, affectionate name that reflects the tender feelings parents have at the moment of naming their daughter. In Turkey, it has been used as a given name for decades.
Short, direct, and warmly meaningful, Buse is the kind of name that needs no translation of feeling even if the word itself is unfamiliar. For Turkish diaspora families in the US, it's a name that carries home in a single syllable.
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Buse is cataloged under the Turkish naming tradition. Names from the Turkish tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Buse has been recorded as a girl's name since 2003, with 15 total births. Browse the Turkish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Buse has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 | #16843 | — |
The Story of Buse
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Buse is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Buse are most likely born between 2003 and 2009.
How rare is Buse?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Buse is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 15 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2003–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | #17790 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16544 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16194 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2009