The name Bush is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word 'busk', which means 'brushwood' or 'thicket'. It was originally a topographic surname given to someone who lived in a bushy area. The first recorded instance of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as 'Bush'. Over time, the name has evolved through various spellings and variations, such as Busse, Bushell, and Bushnell. Today, Bush remains a popular surname worldwide.
The name Bush has seen varied popularity over time, with the most notable periods being 1889 and 1915, each having 7 and 11 births respectively. However, from 1890 to 1949, the number of births consistently ranged between 5 and 8 annually, with a significant drop in popularity in recent years, as indicated by only 5 births in both 2003 and 1992. Overall, there have been 80 recorded births with the name Bush since 1889.