Boy nameCurrently #7,585 in the USFalling
Padraig
2 syllablesPeak year: 20097 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Padraig'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.
Padraig's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Padraig |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Padraig through the decades
- Padraig peaked in 2009, when 57 babies were named Padraig in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Padraig has fallen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Padraig currently ranks #7,585 in the US and is cooling off.