Bucky
Bucky is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Male deer, or a spirited young man.
Origin and history
Bucky is an English masculine name originally used as a nickname, often derived from the word 'buck' referring to a male deer or a spirited young man. It has historically been rare as a given name in the United States, maintained primarily through pop culture visibility and informal usage. Today, it remains an unusual official choice for American newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,027 babies in the United States have been named Bucky since 1880. It ranks #3656 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- TX (89.6 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 216 |
| 1960-1970 | 151 |
| 1970-1980 | 268 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 8 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Bucky
- Bucky Dent: baseball player, baseball manager
- Bucky Harris: baseball player, baseball manager
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized globally due to Marvel Comics character Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier.
- The name directly derives from the Old English word 'bucc', meaning a male deer or buck.