24,490births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · England & Wales
#1066England & Wales 2025
Buddy is a boy name family recorded 24,490 times in 6 countries since 1893. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1066 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2016, at 28.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Buddy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy | English | 22,585 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4396 | 1935 | ▼ 5 % |
| Buddy | English | 1,796 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1066 | 2016 | ▼ 78 % |
| Buddy | English | 69 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1938 | – |
| Buddy | English | 30 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2016 | – |
| Buddy | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1991 | – |
| Buddy | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1951 | – |
Questions about Buddy
How popular is the name Buddy?
In 2025 it ranked #1066 in England & Wales. Official registers record 24,490 births across 6 countries.
When was Buddy most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2016, at 28.9 births per 100,000.
Is Buddy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Buddy is a boy name.