Masculine dossier · first seen 1893
Buddy
Endangered
Down 96.2% from peak
Peak era
1935
Peak births
604
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1893Peak 19352025
Quick answers about Buddy
How many people are named Buddy?
An estimated 11,830 living Americans are named Buddy.
How rare is Buddy?
Buddy is very rare among babies today, with 23 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.2% from its 1935 peak.
How old is the typical Buddy?
The median age of a living American named Buddy is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 76 years old.
Is Buddy still popular?
No. Buddy is endangered as a baby name, down 96.2% from its 1935 peak with 23 births in 2025.
Peak year
1935
Decline from peak
96.2%
2025
23
All-time
22,540