Buddy

Buddy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 29 boys in the United States.

Buddy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Buddy

Buddy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Buddy first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #202 in 1935, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 22,516 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Buddy in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#202 in 1935
Peak year
1935
Babies named Buddy in 2024
29
Total since 1880
22,516

Buddy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#282 in 2016
Babies named Buddy in 2025
28
Total since 1996
1,800

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Buddy mean?

The meaning of Buddy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Buddy a boy or girl name?

Buddy is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Buddy?

Buddy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Buddy?

Buddy first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #202 in 1935, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].