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Bush

Boy name

Bush has been given to 80 babies in the U.S. since 1889. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

80

Peak year

1915 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1889

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Bush — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rushboy

3,450 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bush.

Polkboy

80 babies since 1887
Vanderbiltboy

80 babies since 1890
Nesbitunisex

80 babies since 1914
Kiserboy

80 babies since 1917
Armstrongboy

80 babies since 1917
Wilmoreboy

80 babies since 1918
Percieunisex

81 babies since 1893
Finesboy

81 babies since 1909

Bush vs Polk ⚖Bush vs Vanderbilt ⚖Bush vs Nesbit ⚖Bush vs Kiser ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Bush

Same era and popularity as Bush, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

WalburgaTeofilaHaruyeVincentina

Brothers

PolkVanderbiltNesbitKiser

FAQ

How popular is the name Bush?

Bush has been given to 80 babies in the U.S. since 1889. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bush peak?

Bush peaked in 1915, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Bush a girl or boy name?

Bush is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Bush are boys).

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