boy's name
Bun
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 72
Bun is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1986 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 1984, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1979.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bun over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 45 |
How popular is Bun?
In 1989, Bun was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Bun is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Bun
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Bun also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bun over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Bun
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Bun — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Bun
How popular is the name Bun?
In 1989, Bun was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Bun a girl's or a boy's name?
Bun is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bun?
Bun has 1 syllable.
When was Bun most popular?
Bun peaked in 1984, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.