Padraic
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Padraic first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 973 babies have been named Padraic in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Padraic is past its peak , currently ranked #29,751 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,751
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Padraic
Padraic is a boy name .
Padraic is currently ranked #29,751 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Padraic include Pad, Padr, Padry, Padrie, Aic, Aicy, Aicie, Pay, Paie, and Padkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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