How Many People Are Named Buddy?

Curious about how common the name Buddy is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 22,561
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 14,627 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 22,561 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Buddy.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 14,627 people has this name.

This classification places Buddy in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Buddy

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 14,627 people

Total Count

22,561

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 22,516
Female: 45

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 74

  • Young (<30) 915
  • Adult (30–60) 4,475
  • Old (>60) 17,171

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 654
  • Arkansas 856
  • Arizona 78
  • California 1,346
  • Colorado 91
  • Florida 608
  • Georgia 921
  • Iowa 79
  • Idaho 18
  • Illinois 482
  • Indiana 416
  • Kansas 298
  • Kentucky 743
  • Louisiana 357
  • Maryland 53
  • Michigan 415
  • Minnesota 5
  • Missouri 805
  • Mississippi 420
  • Montana 5
  • North Carolina 1,129
  • Nebraska 55
  • New Jersey 42
  • New Mexico 110
  • New York 292
  • Ohio 727
  • Oklahoma 1,344
  • Oregon 77
  • Pennsylvania 255
  • South Carolina 537
  • Tennessee 1,159
  • Texas 2,165
  • Utah 64
  • Virginia 678
  • Washington 134
  • Wisconsin 16
  • West Virginia 499
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Buddy?

Approximately 22,561 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Buddy, based on statistical analysis.

Is Buddy a rare name?

Buddy is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.