2,022births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Ireland
#99Ireland 2025
Paddy is a boy name family recorded 2,022 times in 5 countries since 1929. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#99 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 2025, at 137.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Paddy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy | English | 1,013 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #99 | 2025 | ▲ 96 % |
| Paddy | English | 887 | 🏴 England & Wales | #716 | 2023 | ▲ 50 % |
| Paddy | English | 93 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1939 | – |
| Paddy | English | 24 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 2024 | – |
| Paddy | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
Questions about Paddy
How popular is the name Paddy?
In 2025 it ranked #99 in Ireland. Official registers record 2,022 births across 5 countries.
When was Paddy most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 2025, at 137.7 births per 100,000.
Is Paddy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Paddy is a boy name.