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Current rank (2024)#9960
Babies named Butch in 20247
Total recorded3,423
Peak year1956 (139 babies)
Highest rank ever#632
Years in records1919–2024 (86 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 2338 spots

Frequently asked about Butch

What does the name Butch mean?
Butch means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Butch?
Butch has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Butch?
Butch ranked #9960 in 2024 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Butch most popular?
Butch peaked in 1956 with 139 babies registered that year.
Is Butch a boy or girl name?
Butch is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Butchs in registered births are male.
Is the name Butch rising or falling in popularity?
Butch has risen 2338 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12298 in 2019 to #9960 in 2024.
How long has Butch been recorded?
Butch appears in birth records across 86 years — from 1919 through 2024.

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