Butch
b(u)-tch,
but-ch
US Popularity:16527
Origin:British
Meaning:Illustrious; Butcher
Baby will never be on the chopping block with a name like Butch! With Old English origins, this masculine name means both “illustrious” and refers to the occupation of “butcher.” Both the name and the word Butch have been commonly associated with being manly, and are often used as a synonym for terms like “strength,” “masculinity,” and “macho.” Whatever those words mean to you, your little Butch is sure to only display the best of those qualities—no toxic masculinity here! Most famously, you might recognize this name as belonging to Wild West outlaw, Butch Cassidy.
Butch Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Butch is currently #16527 in U.S. births
Boy:Butch is currently #6024 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#16527
in 2023
+ 6944
from 2022
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