Buell
Buell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dwell, bull, or associated with a habitational location.
Origin and history
Buell is an English surname transferred to use as a masculine given name. It likely derives from a medieval nickname associated with a bull, or from a habitational place name. While used historically in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is extremely rare today.
Popularity in the United States
840 babies in the United States have been named Buell since 1880. It ranks #3836 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (47.1 %)
- KY (36.8 %)
- AR (16.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 199 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 156 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Buell
- Buell Kazee: Musician, Singer
- Buell Neidlinger: Musician
Fun facts
- Buell originated as an English family name before being adopted occasionally as a first name in North America.
- Most recorded U.S. births for the given name Buell occurred in the early 20th century.