Buckley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Buckley is derived from Old English, meaning 'buck clearing' or 'deer wood'. It has evolved through several historical forms and gained popularity as both a surname and given name. The name often conveys a sense of rustic charm and friendliness, with notable figures in music and politics bearing the name.
The name Buckley is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Buckley has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Buckley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4375th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3173rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3123rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3159th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7205th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10790th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3276th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Buckley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Buckley"
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌkli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Buckley originates from a place name in England, derived from the Old English elements 'bucc', meaning 'buck' (male deer), and 'leah', meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'.
Meaning
Buck clearing or deer wood
Language Evolution
Old English: Bucclāge, Middle English: Buckeley, Modern English: Buckley
Historical Usage
Buckley gained popularity as a surname in England, particularly in the medieval period, and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Buck, Bucko, Buckleyan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Buckley is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a rustic charm.
Famous People
Buckley Dunton, American politician, Jeff Buckley, American singer-songwriter, Tim Buckley, American musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Buckley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Buckley"
"Buckley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4375th of 7545 | 49 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3173rd of 6773 | 105 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3123rd of 7552 | 134 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3159th of 10718 | 167 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7205th of 16616 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10790th of 24088 | 73 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3276th of 23106 | 418 |
Regional Popularity of "Buckley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
53.97% 2150th/3984 |
- |
55.09% 3758th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Buckley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Buckley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Buckley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.