Bundy
A masculine name derived from a bunny or rabbit.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Bundy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bundy today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bundy births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bundy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bundy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,257
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Bundy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bundy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bundy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bundy
The name Bundy is thought to have originated from the Old English word "bunda," which means "husbandman" or "ploughman." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 11th century in England.
In the 12th century, the name Bundy appeared in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had become established in the region by that time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Bundy was primarily associated with rural communities and farming families in England and parts of Scotland. It was considered a common name among peasants and serfs who worked the land.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Bundy was Sir John Bundy, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War in 1415. He was known for his bravery on the battlefield and was rewarded with lands and titles by King Henry V.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Thomas Bundy played a role in the English Reformation. He was an Anglican clergyman and a supporter of the Protestant cause, serving as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I.
Another individual of historical significance was William Bundy, an English explorer who accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean in the late 18th century. He served as a midshipman and was instrumental in mapping and charting various islands and coastlines during the expedition.
In the 19th century, a renowned botanist named Edward William Bundy made significant contributions to the study of plants. He was particularly known for his work on the flora of South Africa, where he spent many years collecting and documenting various plant species.
During the American Civil War, a Union Army officer named Benjamin F. Bundy gained recognition for his bravery and leadership. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.
The name Bundy has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, although its origins can be traced back to Old English and the rural communities of medieval England.
People
Bundy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bundy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bundy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bundy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bundy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Bundy a common name?
We classify Bundy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bundy most popular?
The single biggest year for Bundy was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bundy is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bundy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bundy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bundy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bundy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bundy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bundy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Bundy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.