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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
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1890s39 births
1900s248 births
1910s420 births
1920s909 births
1930s2,320 births
1940s1,665 births
1950s1,400 births
1960s1,087 births
1970s748 births
1980s461 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.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births9,297
Peak Year1935
Peak Count275
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1894
TrendFalling