Masculine dossier · first seen 1888
Buel
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1922
Peak births
65
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Buel
How many people are named Buel?
Based on SSA birth records through 1972, an estimated 139 Americans born with the name Buel may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1972.
How rare is Buel?
Buel has not appeared in SSA records since 1972. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Buel?
The median age of a living American named Buel is approximately 74 years, with most bearers falling between 67 and 82 years old.
Is Buel still popular?
No. Buel is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1972.
1888Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,135