Find out how popular the first name Bucky has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bucky by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Bucky is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bucky.

The history of the first name Bucky

The name Bucky is a diminutive or nickname form of the name Buchanan, which is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The name Buchanan is derived from the Gaelic words "buth" meaning "house" and "chanain" meaning "canon" or "preacher." It is believed to have originated as a surname in the 11th century for someone who lived near the house or church of a preacher.

The earliest recorded use of the name Bucky as a given name dates back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Bucky was Bucky Harris, an American baseball player and manager who was born in 1896 and died in 1977. He played for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators, and also managed the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.

Another notable individual with the name Bucky was Bucky Fuller, an American architect, systems theorist, and inventor who lived from 1895 to 1983. He is best known for his geodesic dome designs and his popularization of the term "Spaceship Earth" to describe the planet's ecosystem.

In literature, the name Bucky is famously associated with the character Bucky Barnes, the childhood friend and sidekick of Captain America in the Marvel Comics universe. The character first appeared in 1941 and has been a prominent figure in various comic book series, as well as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

A more recent figure with the name Bucky is Bucky Covington, an American country music singer and former contestant on the television show American Idol. He was born in 1977 and has released several studio albums and singles since his debut in 2007.

While the name Bucky has Scottish origins, it has been used across various cultures and regions over time, often as a nickname or shortened form of the name Buchanan. The name's association with literary and pop culture characters has likely contributed to its enduring popularity and recognition.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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