Buel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Buel is an Old French name meaning 'small stream' or 'brook'. It evolved from Buel in Old French to its modern form in English. The name reflects traits of nature and tranquility, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is seen today as a unique name.
The name Buel is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Buel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Buel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1189th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1534th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3044th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7263rd out of 10718 names. Discover how the name 'Buel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Buel"
Pronunciation
/bjuːl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Buel is derived from the Old French name 'Buel', which means 'a small stream' or 'a brook'. It is also linked to the word 'bue', meaning 'to swell' or 'to bubble'.
Meaning
small stream, brook
Language Evolution
Buel (Old French), Buhel (Middle English), Buel (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Buel gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often associated with rural and nature-inspired imagery.
Variants & Derivatives
Buell, Buelly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Buel is considered a unique and uncommon name. It evokes a sense of nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Buel M. McGhee, an American politician, Buel B. Johnson, an artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Buel"
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 "Buel"
"Buel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1189th of 7545 | 572 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1534th of 6773 | 379 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3044th of 7552 | 141 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7263rd of 10718 | 24 |
Regional Popularity of "Buel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.90% 834th/1416 |
- |
39.22% 928th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
- |
57.71% 1358th/2353 |
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| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Buel" 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 "Buel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Buel" 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.