Name meaning & stats
Bubba
Bubba. 503 US babies since 1940, peak 1963. Notable Bubbas are 2.7× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1963
503 US babies were named Bubba between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bubbas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.7× | Medium · 10 people |
| Basketball player | 2.0× | Low · 7 people |
| Baseball player | 1.9× | Low · 5 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Bubbas show up 2.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1963)