Paddy Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAD-ee / /ˈpædi/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: noble; English: derived from Patrick

Historical & Cultural Background

Paddy is often considered a diminutive form of the name Patrick, which has strong ties to Irish culture. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and the name has been widely used in Irish communities. In English-speaking countries, Paddy can also be seen as a casual or affectionate nickname for Patrick.

Trend Summary

Paddy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with Irish heritage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Pat
  • Patty

International Variants

  • Pádraig (Irish)
  • Patrice (French)
  • Patrik (Swedish)
  • Patrizio (Italian)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paddy was first seen in the United States in 1929. Paddy has ranked as high as #991 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Paddy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Paddy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19296
19305
19375
19397
19466
19488
19527
19545
19577
19598
19605
19656
20055
20156
20187