Butch
Butch: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Butch?
0U.S. babies in 2025
#631peak rank (1952)
3,423babies since 1880
Since 1880, 3,423 boys in the U.S. have been named Butch. Its highest rank for boys was #631 in 1952. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Butch FAQ
How popular is the name Butch?
Since 1880, 3,423 boys in the U.S. have been named Butch. Its highest rank for boys was #631 in 1952. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Butch a boy or girl name?
Butch is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,423 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).