Buddy
Male name · ↓ Falling
9,297
Total Births
1935
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1894
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Buddy
Buddy is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 9,297 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1890s | 39 births |
| 1900s | 248 births |
| 1910s | 420 births |
| 1920s | 909 births |
| 1930s | 2,320 births |
| 1940s | 1,665 births |
| 1950s | 1,400 births |
| 1960s | 1,087 births |
| 1970s | 748 births |
| 1980s | 461 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Buddy?
Buddy has been given to 9,297 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1935 with 275 births that year.
Is Buddy a boy or girl name?
Buddy is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Buddy most popular?
Buddy was most popular in 1935, when 275 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Buddy?
Buddy first appeared in US records in 1894.