Buster
Pronunciation: [ b-UHST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Buster first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,920 babies have been named Buster in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Buster is past its peak , currently ranked #6,784 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,784
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Buster
Buster is a boy name .
Is Buster a boy or girl name? Buster is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,784 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,536. Buster is more commonly used as a boy name.
Buster is currently ranked #6,784 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Buster include Bus, Bust, Busty, Bustie, Buy, Buie, and Buskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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