Buzz
A boy's name of American origin with 273 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name, pet form of Busby
Buzz is a boy's baby name of American origin, an energetic nickname associated with the buzzing energy of bees and electric activity. The name gained its most famous association through Buzz Aldrin — the astronaut who, on July 20, 1969, became the second human to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Before that, Buzz appeared as a nickname for names beginning with 'B' or simply as a standalone given name.
Short, vibrant, and impossible to forget — Buzz has the electric energy its sound promises.
EtymologyShow more
Buzz first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1934. Its appearance in the 1930s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its American classification suggests a path from american linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Buzz has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1934.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #11112 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #9457 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 10 | #6445 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 7 | #4020 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 58 | #2912 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 124 | #2365 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 52 | #2711 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | #3738 | — |
The Story of Buzz
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1951, Buzz is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Buzz are most likely born between 1941 and 1961.
How rare is Buzz?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Buzz is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1934, peaked in the 1950s with 124 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Buzz by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1934–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #9897 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12327 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9457 |
| 1982 | 5 | #6493 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6396 |
| 1972 | 7 | #4020 |
| 1967 | 6 | #3604 |
| 1964 | 6 | #3652 |
| 1963 | 10 | #2693 |
| 1962 | 16 | #2048 |
| 1961 | 9 | #2923 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2554 |
| 1959 | 10 | #2680 |
| 1958 | 8 | #3063 |
| 1957 | 12 | #2386 |
| 1956 | 12 | #2378 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2318 |
| 1954 | 13 | #2219 |
| 1953 | 18 | #1845 |
| 1952 | 9 | #2696 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1934–2023