Holding steady.
Popularity of Bucky since 1931
Babies named Bucky per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 94 |
| 1940s | 117 |
| 1950s | 216 |
| 1960s | 151 |
| 1970s | 268 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Bucky is a rare English given name, most often used as a masculine nickname. It likely derives from the surname Buckingham or from the word 'buck' meaning male deer. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1931, but it never entered the top 1000. Its peak year of recorded usage was 1979, and its trajectory since then has been flat, with only a handful of births per year. Because it is so uncommon, no top states have been recorded for the name. While the Marvel character Bucky Barnes debuted in 1941, the name was already in use beforehand, so any influence from pop culture is uncertain. Today, Bucky remains a distinctive and unconventional choice, similar in style to other short, nickname-like names such as Duke or Hank.
Bucky originated as a diminutive or nickname, most likely from the English surname Buckingham (meaning 'homestead of Bucca's people') or from words meaning 'male deer' (buck). It gained some use as a given name in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the Marvel Comics character Bucky Barnes, first appearing in 1941, though direct influence on naming is unconfirmed. Its usage has remained rare and stable since the 1970s.
Sibling names for Bucky
Names that share Bucky's style, for a brother or sister.
