Buss

A boy's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Only 5 babies have been named Buss in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Buss is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Buss is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, an archaic word for "kiss" or possibly a shortened form of a longer name. Extremely rare as a formal given name.

EtymologyShow more

Buss first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1918. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.

Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1918

1918

Peak

5 births

1918

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Buss has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.

First appeared: 1918Peak: 1918 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Buss
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1910s	5	#4261	—

The Story of Buss

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1918, Buss is a name steeped in history. Boys named Buss are most likely born between 1918 and 1918.

How rare is Buss?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Buss is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1918–1918)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Buss
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1918	5	#4261	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buss a boy's or girl's name?

Buss is primarily a boy's name.

When was Buss most popular?

Buss reached its peak popularity in 1918 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Buss?

Buss is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1918. Its peak was in 1918.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1918