Butch
Butch is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Butcher; tough or strong boy.
Origin and history
Butch originated in American English as a vocabulary name and nickname, originally associated with 'butcher' or describing a tough, strong boy. It gained modest usage as an official given name in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains an uncommon choice for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
3,423 babies in the United States have been named Butch since 1880. It ranks #2191 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.2 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- GA (9 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 646 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,189 |
| 1960-1970 | 740 |
| 1970-1980 | 316 |
| 1980-1990 | 211 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Fun facts
- The name began as a shortened form of 'butcher' before becoming a popular American nickname for spirited young boys.
- Though always relatively rare as a legal name, Butch saw most of its official registry entries between the 1940s and 1960s.