Feminine dossier · first seen 1882
Buena
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1917
Peak births
34
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1882Peak 19172025
Quick answers about Buena
How many people are named Buena?
Based on SSA birth records through 1959, an estimated 122 Americans born with the name Buena may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1959.
How rare is Buena?
Buena has not appeared in SSA records since 1959. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Buena?
The median age of a living American named Buena is approximately 81 years, with most bearers falling between 73 and 89 years old.
Is Buena still popular?
No. Buena is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1959.
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
987