boy's name
Bunyan
BUN-yun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 132
Bunyan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 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 figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bunyan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Bunyan?
In 1962, Bunyan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bunyan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bunyan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bunyan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bunyan
- English BUN-yun
Sibling Names for Bunyan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bunyan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bunyan
How popular is the name Bunyan?
In 1962, Bunyan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bunyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Bunyan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bunyan?
Bunyan has 2 syllables.
When was Bunyan most popular?
Bunyan peaked in 1919, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.