Buddy
buh-dee
US Popularity:7614
Origin:British
Meaning:Friend
Your new pal deserves a name that gives him best friend status from the beginning, and this could be just the one. Buddy is a boy's name of British origin. What once was a term of endearment now is a fully fledged name. Give baby a promise of lifelong friendship with a name that means "friend." The name started out as a nickname, given to those including Buddy Holiday, who’s real name is Charles. Now, however, the friendly name has a place of its own on the charts. Send baby Buddy to the playground with this name and he’s sure to find his perfect playmates.
Famous People Named Buddy
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Buddy HollySinger
Buddy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Buddy is currently #3879 on The Bump
Boy:Buddy is currently #1280 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Buddy is currently #7614 in U.S. births
Boy:Buddy is currently #2611 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7614
in 2022
- 417
from 2021
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