Cubby
A diminutive form of the word "cub", implying smallness or endearment.
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Cubby. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cubby today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cubby births was 1957 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cubby. 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 Cubby is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Cubbys were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cubby. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1957
10 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1963 SSA rank
#4,162
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Cubby: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cubby from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 29 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cubby 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 Cubby 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 Cubby
The given name Cubby is a diminutive form of the name Cuthbert, which has its origins in the Old English language. Cuthbert is derived from the Old English words "cūð" meaning "famous" and "beorht" meaning "bright" or "shining." The name Cuthbert was initially popular among the Anglo-Saxons and was later adopted by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures with the name Cuthbert was Saint Cuthbert (c. 634-687), a Anglo-Saxon monk and Bishop of Lindisfarne. He is renowned for his evangelism, miracles, and his influential role in the spread of Christianity in Northumbria and throughout northern England. His life and teachings were documented in the "Life of St. Cuthbert," written by the Venerable Bede in the 8th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Cuthbert was Cuthbert of Canterbury (c. 735-807), a scholar and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 792 until his death. He played a crucial role in the development of English Christianity and the establishment of the Church in England.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cuthbert was particularly popular among the nobility and ruling classes. One notable bearer of the name was Cuthbert de Lacy (c. 1165-1240), an Anglo-Norman baron and crusader who accompanied King Richard I on the Third Crusade and fought in the Battle of Arsuf in 1191.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cuthbert continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One individual with this name was Cuthbert Tunstall (1474-1559), an English ecclesiastic who served as the Bishop of Durham and played a significant role in the English Reformation.
In more recent history, the name Cuthbert has been less commonly used, but the diminutive form Cubby has gained some popularity. One notable bearer of the name Cubby was Cubby Broccoli (1909-2004), an American film producer and the son of Albert R. Broccoli, the co-founder of the James Bond film franchise.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Cuthbert or its diminutive form, Cubby. While the name has its roots in Old English and was particularly popular during the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods, it has continued to be used, albeit less frequently, in various forms throughout the centuries.
People
Cubby + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cubby as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cubby: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cubby?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cubby 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Cubby a common name?
We classify Cubby as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cubby most popular?
The single biggest year for Cubby was 1957, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cubby is about 68 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 Cubby in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cubby a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cubby 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 Cubby still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cubby 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 Cubby 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 Cubby?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Cubby, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.