Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Butler
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1919
Peak births
31
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Butler
How many people are named Butler?
Based on SSA birth records through 1996, an estimated 148 Americans born with the name Butler may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1996.
How rare is Butler?
Butler has not appeared in SSA records since 1996. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Butler?
The median age of a living American named Butler is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 62 and 79 years old.
Is Butler still popular?
No. Butler is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1996.
1880Peak 19192025
Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
987