Buel
Buel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Dweller near a hill or mound; alternatively related to a family or dwelling place.
Origin and history
Buel is a rare masculine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived from a root meaning hill or dwelling place. It saw occasional usage in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has become extremely uncommon in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,135 babies in the United States have been named Buel since 1880. It ranks #3557 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (33.3 %)
- MO (17.3 %)
- AR (13.2 %)
- AL (11.9 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 215 |
| 1920-1930 | 397 |
| 1930-1940 | 213 |
| 1940-1950 | 140 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Buel
- Buel Kazee: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Buel was mostly used as a given name in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Like many vintage American given names, Buel originated as a English or Germanic surname before being used as a first name.