Bubba
Pronunciation: [ b-UHB-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bubba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 487 babies have been named Bubba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bubba is past its peak , currently ranked #18,135 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,135
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Bubba
Bubba is a boy name .
Bubba is currently ranked #18,135 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bubba include Bub, Buy, Buie, and Bubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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