Butler
Butler is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bottle-bearer or servant in charge of the wine cellar.
Origin and history
Butler is a masculine name derived from an English surname of Anglo-Norman origin, originally designating a servant in charge of the wine cellar. Historically used occasionally as a given name in the United States, it is most commonly encountered as a family name. In recent decades, it has become extremely rare as a first name.
Popularity in the United States
987 babies in the United States have been named Butler since 1880. It ranks #3695 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (47.2 %)
- GA (13.9 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- MS (8.3 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 84 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 54 |
| 1910-1920 | 199 |
| 1920-1930 | 184 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 127 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Butler
- Butler Ames: Politician, Military Officer
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Old French 'bouteillier', which referred to the official or servant in charge of a household's bottles and wine cellar.
- While widely recognized as a surname, Butler saw modest historical usage as a first name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.