Buddy
boy name#4396 in 2025Buddy entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #202 in 1935, ranks #4396 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
#4396
rank today
#202
peak (1935)
23
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #948 |
| 1900s | #743 |
| 1910s | #667 |
| 1920s | #466 |
| 1930s | #232 |
| 1940s | #313 |
| 1950s | #394 |
| 1960s | #479 |
| 1970s | #596 |
| 1980s | #811 |
| 1990s | #1751 |
| 2000s | #2948 |
| 2010s | #3926 |
| 2020s | #3713 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Buddy has been most popular in TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Buddy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Buddy alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 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 ranks #4396 among US boy names in 2025, with 23 babies given the name.
- When was the name Buddy most popular?
- Buddy peaked in 1935, reaching #202 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Buddy with classmates?
- Buddy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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