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Buster

Buster: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌstɚ/ Β· /ˈbʌstΙ™/

Meaning and origin of Buster

  • A male given name.

Etymology

From buster.

How popular is Buster?

12U.S. babies in 2025
#238peak rank (1909)
8,178babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,173 boys in the U.S. have been named Buster (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4919 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #238 in 1909. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025251 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Sibling name ideas for Buster

Names that peaked around the same time as Buster and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Buster FAQ

What does the name Buster mean?

A male given name. From buster.

How popular is the name Buster?

Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,173 boys in the U.S. have been named Buster (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4919 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #238 in 1909. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Buster a boy or girl name?

Buster is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 8,173 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.