Buster
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Buster: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
Buster started life not as a given name but as a robust American nickname from the 19th century, originally meaning "someone who breaks or tames," often applied to a spirited lad or a bronco-buster. Its most famous bearer is silent-film legend Buster Keaton, whose deadpan expression and astonishing physical comedy made him an icon, but he acquired the nickname from Harry Houdini after a childhood fall down a flight of stairs left him famously unfazed. The name has a strong place connection to the rugged frontier, but no specific town or region shares its root. A lively note: in Scotland, Buster has seen very occasional use since the 1970s, perhaps reflecting a fondness for its cheerful, energetic sound rather than any deep cultural tradition.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #7043 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y