Paddy

Q: What is the origin of Paddy?

Paddy is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Paddy?

According to the latest SSA data, Paddy is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Paddy a girl name?

Paddy is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Diminutive of Patrick"

Irish diminutive of Patrick, widely used in informal contexts and sometimes stabilized as a legal given name.

Themes:diminutiveirishsaintname

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Paddy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Paddy did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Paddy Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Paddy.

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paddyie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Paddy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Paddy mean?

Paddy means "Diminutive of Patrick". Irish diminutive of Patrick, widely used in informal contexts and sometimes stabilized as a legal given name.

What is the origin of Paddy?

Paddy is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Paddy?

According to the latest SSA data, Paddy is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Paddy a girl name?

Paddy is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Paddy?

Popular nicknames for Paddy include pady, padd, pie, py, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Paddy?

There are many names similar to Paddy in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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