Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Buck
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1919
Peak births
102
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19192025
Quick answers about Buck
How many people are named Buck?
An estimated 3,516 living Americans are named Buck.
How rare is Buck?
Buck is uncommon among babies today, with 76 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 25.5% from its 1919 peak.
How old is the typical Buck?
The median age of a living American named Buck is approximately 46 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 60 years old.
Is Buck still popular?
Yes — Buck is currently rising in popularity, with 76 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
25.5%
2025
76
All-time
6,610