Padraig
Padraig is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Noble, patrician, or high-born.
Origin and history
Padraig is the Irish Gaelic form of the Latin name Patricius, meaning noble or patrician. It is closely associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctively Irish choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
802 babies in the United States have been named Padraig since 1880. It ranks #3874 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.7 %)
- PA (24.5 %)
- MA (16 %)
- VA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 119 |
| 2000-2010 | 342 |
| 2010-2019 | 255 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Padraig
- Padraig Harrington: Golfer, Athlete
- Padraig Pearse: Activist, Writer
Nicknames
Paddy, Pat, Paddy-boy
Fun facts
- Padraig is the authentic Irish language version of the Latin name Patricius.
- It is frequently spelled Pádraig with an accent (fada) over the first 'a' in Ireland.