Bubby vs Bub
Side-by-side comparison of Bubby and Bub — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Bubby | Bub |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 15 | 54 |
| Peak Year | 1933 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 5 | 8 |
| Peak Decade | 1930ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1933 | 1900 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Bubby | Bub |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | — | 10 |
| 1910ss | — | 18 |
| 1920ss | — | 10 |
| 1930ss | 5 | 5 |
| 1940ss | — | 6 |
| 1950ss | 5 | 5 |
| 1960ss | 5 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1933–1969.