Declining since 2008, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Padraig since 1982
Babies named Padraig per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 342 |
| 2010s | 255 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Padraig is an Irish Gaelic form of Patrick, deeply rooted in Irish heritage. Since its first recorded U.S. use in 1982, the name has remained exceptionally uncommon, with a rank of 9,714 and a 1-in-244,011 frequency in 2025. Its peak year came in 2009, after which its trajectory has been falling. Though never ranking among top state favorites, Padraig carries cultural weight as the name of Ireland's patron saint. For families honoring Irish ancestry, Padraig offers a direct link to tradition, distinct from the more anglicized Patrick.
Padraig is the Irish Gaelic form of Patrick, derived from the Latin name Patricius meaning 'nobleman'. The name has been borne by the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, and has been a traditional name in Irish families for centuries.
“Padraig” around the world
Where Padraig lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
26
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Paddy, Paid
Sibling names for Padraig
Names that share Padraig's style, for a brother or sister.
