Buzz

♂ Boy

Pronounced BUZZ /ˈbʌz/High

Meaning: A nickname turned given name — famous through astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the character Buzz Lightyear — and also simply the English word 'buzz'. Lively and informal.Low

In 30 seconds: A lively one-beat name: Buzz is a nickname-name (Buzz Aldrin, Buzz Lightyear) and the English word (said 'BUZZ').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA nickname turned given name — famous through astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the character Buzz Lightyear — and also simply the English word 'buzz'. Lively and informal.

U.S. rank (2023)#9897 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1951

Total births (all-time)≈ 273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Buzz began as a nickname (often for a lively child or a middle name like Aldrin's) and stands on its own through pop-culture use. As a formal given name it is rare and playful in the U.S. (said 'BUZZ').

It appears only rarely as a legal first name in the U.S. Extremely rare, spirited, and informal.

Did you know? Buzz is a nickname turned name — carried by astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the toy hero Buzz Lightyear — and also the everyday English word, all energy and fun (said 'BUZZ').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Buzz — nickname-name; Buzz Aldrin / Buzz Lightyear; English word

Variations

BuzBuzzyBuster

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Buzz mean?

Buzz is a nickname turned given name (Buzz Aldrin, Buzz Lightyear) and also the English word.

How do you pronounce Buzz?

It's said BUZZ /ˈbʌz/ — one syllable.

Is Buzz a boy or girl name?

Buzz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Buzz?

Buzz is an extremely rare formal first name in the U.S.