Buzzy
An English masculine diminutive for names derived from "Buz" or "Buzz", suggesting vibrant and high-energy qualities.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Buzzy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Buzzy today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Buzzy births was 1962 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Buzzy. 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
- • The typical person named Buzzy is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Buzzys were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Buzzy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1962
8 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1968 SSA rank
#4,206
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Buzzy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Buzzy from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 24 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Buzzy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Buzzy 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 Buzzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Buzzy
The given name Buzzy has its roots in the English language and is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a nickname or diminutive form derived from the word "buzz," which is an onomatopoetic term used to describe the sound made by certain insects, particularly bees and flies.
The earliest recorded use of the name Buzzy dates back to the early 1900s when it was occasionally given to boys as a playful and whimsical moniker. Some theories suggest that the name may have been inspired by the buzzing sound associated with the vibrancy and energy of childhood.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Buzzy was Buzzy Drinkwater (1908-1983), an American professional baseball player who played for various teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1929 to 1938.
Another prominent figure with the name Buzzy was Buzzy Trent (1915-1972), an American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader who was active in the 1940s and 1950s. He recorded several albums and is remembered for his contributions to the West Coast jazz scene.
In the realm of entertainment, Buzzy Linhart (born 1943) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his album "Buzzy" released in 1968, which featured his distinctive folk-rock style.
The name Buzzy also gained recognition in the field of aviation with Buzzy Bagwell (1924-2001), a renowned American aviator and aerobatic pilot. He was a member of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team and performed in numerous air shows throughout his career.
Another notable individual with the name Buzzy was Buzzy Wuzzy (1922-2003), a British-born clown and children's entertainer who achieved fame in Australia. His real name was Leonard Percival Longmore, but he became known for his iconic clown persona and contributed significantly to the entertainment industry for young audiences.
While the name Buzzy may not have a rich historical background or appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has carved a unique niche for itself in various sectors, from sports to music and entertainment, across the 20th century.
People
Buzzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Buzzy 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
Buzzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Buzzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Buzzy 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 1 in 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Buzzy a common name?
We classify Buzzy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Buzzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Buzzy was 1962, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Buzzy is about 71 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 Buzzy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Buzzy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Buzzy 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 Buzzy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Buzzy 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 Buzzy 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 share the name Buzzy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.