boy's name
Butler
BUT-ler (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 987
Butler is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 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 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Butler Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 84 |
| 1890s | 87 |
| 1900s | 54 |
| 1910s | 199 |
| 1920s | 184 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 127 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Butler?
In 1996, Butler was given to 6 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 Butler
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Butler Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Butler over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Butler
- English BUT-ler
Sibling Names for Butler
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Butler — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Butler
How popular is the name Butler?
In 1996, Butler was given to 6 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 Butler a girl's or a boy's name?
Butler is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Butler?
Butler has 2 syllables.
When was Butler most popular?
Butler peaked in 1919, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.