Buddy is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1066 in 2025 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 180 births ranking #282. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 600.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,712 boys born was named Buddy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.