Will my child share the name Padraig with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Padraig per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Padraig in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Padraig becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Padraig is declining: down 176 places since 2019, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #958 in 1998.

Is Padraig a good choice for a distinctive name?

Padraig is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Padraig a popular baby name in the United States?

Padraig does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Padraig

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Padraig is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Padraig in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Padraig

Padraig has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 996 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #958 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Padraig is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Padraig in their class.