Buddy
girl nameBuddy entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #3450 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#3450
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4311 |
| 1930s | #3816 |
| 1940s | #4554 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Buddy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Buddy alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Buddy in 2025?
- Buddy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Buddy most popular?
- Buddy peaked in 1938, reaching #3450 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Buddy with classmates?
- Buddy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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