Paudie
Paudie was the #139 boys' name in Ireland in 2025 (39 babies).
Paudie as a boy’s name
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #212 (9) | #139 (39) |
| 2024 | #202 (10) | #139 (37) |
| 2023 | #272 (6) | #187 (27) |
| 2022 | #352 (4) | #239 (20) |
| 2021 | #295 (6) | #204 (25) |
| 2020 | #304 (5) | #324 (13) |
| 2019 | #365 (4) | #352 (11) |
| 2018 | #416 (3) | #520 (6) |
| 2017 | #415 (3) | #317 (13) |
| 2016 | #358 (4) | #601 (4) |
| 2015 | — | #345 (12) |
| 2014 | — | #550 (5) |
| 2013 | — | #404 (9) |
| 2012 | — | #354 (11) |
| 2011 | — | #623 (4) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2025 at #139.
- Rising over the last five years.
- First recorded in Ireland in 2010.
How common is it?
about 1 in 610 baby boys in the published Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet about 2. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 920 | common |
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 610 | common |
Next year
On its recent trend, Paudie is likely to keep rising in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 500 baby boys. Likely range 1 in 360 to 1 in 700.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.