Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Bubba since 1945
Babies named Bubba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 155 |
| 1960s | 191 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Bubba has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1945, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its peak popularity occurred in 1963, and usage has remained stable at very low levels ever since. The name is essentially a nickname given as a legal first name, reflecting a casual, affectionate naming style common in the American South.
Bubba originated as a Southern U.S. affectionate term for a brother, possibly a variant of 'brother' or from the word 'bub' meaning a young boy. It dates to at least the early 20th century and gained modest usage as a given name, especially in the 1960s.
Sibling names for Bubba
Names that share Bubba's style, for a brother or sister.
