Paddy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
27% Masculine / 73% Feminine
Meaning:
Paddy is a nickname for Patrick and means 'noble'.
Meaning of the Name Paddy
Paddy is a nickname for the name Patrick, which is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'noble'. It has Irish origins and is commonly used in Ireland and other English-speaking countries. The name Paddy is often associated with Irish culture and is sometimes used as a term to refer to Irish people in general.
Popularity of the Name Paddy
The popularity for the name Paddy peaked in popularity in the year 1934 with 28 births, which ranked number 2,637 out of 8,191 unique names for that year. Paddy had the most female births in 1934 with 28, which ranked number 1,372 out of 4,973 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1948 with 8, which ranked number 2,788 out of 4,199 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Paddy
Popularity of Paddy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Paddy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Paddy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Paddy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Paddy
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