Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Paddy
//ˈpædi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19345 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Paddy's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Paddy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Paddy |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
Paddy through the decades
- Paddy peaked in 1934, when 28 babies were named Paddy in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1953–2018), use of Paddy has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.