Padraig
Every Padraig since 1982 — 802 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Padraig
Padraig is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,416 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 802 American babies have been named Padraig. Its peak came in 2009, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Padraig stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Padraig year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,416 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,624 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,646 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,741 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,661 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,539 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,501 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,997 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,863 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,848 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,472 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,433 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,349 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,950 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,314 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,743 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,633 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,505 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,149 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,518 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,608 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,320 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,077 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,519 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,036 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,274 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,587 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Padraig in 2025?
Padraig ranked #10,416 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Padraig?
802 babies have been named Padraig in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Padraig most popular?
Padraig peaked in 2009, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Padraig a boy or girl name?
Padraig is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Padraig rising or falling?
Padraig is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.