Buster is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Buster in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2089
About the Name Buster
Buster has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 541 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #781 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Buster is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Buster
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Buster per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Buster in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Buster has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 541 places in the last five years. Its peak was #781 in 2014. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Buster is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Buster does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Busters in the wild.
11
UK babies named Buster (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 541 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Buster
Likely around 1 other Buster in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Buster
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
James "Buster" Douglas is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1981 and 1999. He reigned as undisputed world heavyweight champion in 1990 after defeating Mike Tyson in what is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history.