Meaning and history
Pádraig is the Irish form of Patrick, from Latin Patricius, meaning “nobleman” or “patrician.” Its prominence in Ireland comes from Saint Patrick, the country’s patron saint. Irish revolutionary Pádraig Pearse and golfer Pádraig Harrington are notable bearers.
20062006: 30 births, rank #3,451
2007: 47 births, rank #2,602
2008: 45 births, rank #2,717
2009: 57 births, rank #2,287
2010: 40 births, rank #2,914
20112011: 33 births, rank #3,306
2012: 32 births, rank #3,371
2013: 31 births, rank #3,405
2014: 23 births, rank #4,263
2015: 28 births, rank #3,775
20162016: 28 births, rank #3,776
2017: 15 births, rank #5,788
2018: 14 births, rank #6,036
2019: 11 births, rank #7,173
2020: 13 births, rank #6,296
20212021: 9 births, rank #8,166
2022: 13 births, rank #6,479
2023: 5 births, rank #12,239
2024: 11 births, rank #7,257
20252025: 7 births, rank #9,714
In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Padraig, ranking #9,714 among boys.