Budd
Pronunciation: [ b-UHD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Budd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 352 babies have been named Budd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Budd is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,716 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,716
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Budd
Budd is a boy name .
Budd is currently ranked #19,716 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Budd include Buddy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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