Peadar
Peadar was the #232 boys' name in Ireland in 2025 (20 babies).
Peadar as a boy’s name
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #126 (18) | #232 (20) |
| 2024 | #187 (11) | #231 (19) |
| 2023 | #181 (12) | #288 (15) |
| 2022 | #142 (17) | #251 (19) |
| 2021 | #200 (11) | #232 (21) |
| 2020 | #213 (9) | #280 (16) |
| 2019 | #209 (10) | #237 (20) |
| 2018 | #151 (16) | #269 (17) |
| 2017 | #179 (13) | #317 (13) |
| 2016 | #281 (6) | #389 (9) |
| 2015 | #259 (7) | #345 (12) |
| 2014 | #243 (8) | #347 (12) |
| 2013 | #237 (8) | #352 (11) |
| 2012 | #217 (9) | #401 (9) |
| 2011 | #291 (5) | #272 (18) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2025 at #232.
- Rising over the last five years.
- First recorded in Ireland in 1965.
How common is it?
about 1 in 1,200 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 1. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 460 | common |
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 1,200 | uncommon |
Next year
On its recent trend, Peadar is likely to keep falling in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 1,300 baby boys. Likely range 1 in 960 to 1 in 1,600.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.