How Many People Are Named Buddy?

22,561

people in the United States are named Buddy

1 in 14,848 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1723

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0067%

Of US population

Peak Year

1935

604 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BUD-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the English word meaning "friend". It probably originated as a nursery form of the word brother.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.2 years old

Young (<30) 1,049
4.6%
Adult (30–60) 4,879
21.6%
Senior (>60) 16,633
73.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1893 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,165
California 1,346
Oklahoma 1,344
Tennessee 1,159
North Carolina 1,129
Georgia 921
Arkansas 856
Missouri 805
Kentucky 743
Ohio 727

💡 Fun Facts About "Buddy"

  • 29 babies were named Buddy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1935
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1893
  • Most popular in Texas

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