Butler
Boy nameButler has been given to 987 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1919.
Meaning & origin
px|none| API (surname) on Wikipedia * (English surname): From Middle English Butler. * (Anglicized surname): From French Boutilier, Boutillier, Bouthillier. * (placename): From the surname
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
987
Peak year
1919 (31 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Butler's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #750 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Butler.
FAQ
How popular is the name Butler?
Butler has been given to 987 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Butler peak?
Butler peaked in 1919, when 31 babies were given the name.
Is Butler a girl or boy name?
Butler is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Butler are boys).
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