Padraig
Meaningnobleman · Irish form of Patrick
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,287 in 2009
7 babies were named Padraig in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,418 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Padraig you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Padraig, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Padraig would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPadraig first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #2,287. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowPadraig was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendPadraig has slipped 3,418 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningPadraig is an Irish form of Patrick, which means “nobleman”. Our records link it to Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Padraig
Padraig is a boy name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “nobleman”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-aig”. US birth records list Padraig for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 40 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #2,287 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 162,602 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,582 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 74,184 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 179,641 boys |
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Padraig
What does the name Padraig mean?
Padraig means “nobleman” in Irish, as a form of Patrick.
What is the origin of the name Padraig?
Padraig has Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Padraig a boy or girl name?
Padraig is a boy name.
How popular is the name Padraig?
Padraig ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#2,287).