How popular is the name Paddy in 2025?

Paddy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Paddy most popular?

Paddy peaked in 1948, reaching #2788 among US boy names.

Paddy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Paddy entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #2788 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2788

peak (1948)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Paddy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Paddy alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Paddy in 2025?: Paddy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Paddy most popular?: Paddy peaked in 1948, reaching #2788 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Paddy with classmates?: Paddy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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