Budd
Budd is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Herald, messenger, or swollen/thick (from Old English budda).
Origin and history
Budd is a classic English surname and given name derived from an Old English personal name or vocabulary word. Historically used as a masculine name in the United States, its popularity peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it is exceptionally rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,090 babies in the United States have been named Budd since 1880. It ranks #3597 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (95.1 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 34 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 162 |
| 1920-1930 | 226 |
| 1930-1940 | 157 |
| 1940-1950 | 142 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Budd
- Budd Schulberg: screenwriter, novelist
- Budd Boetticher: film director, screenwriter
Fun facts
- The name is related to the Old English word 'budda' and was used as a nickname or personal name in medieval England.
- Budd is more commonly encountered as a family surname in English-speaking countries than as a primary given name.