Buddy is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3750 in 2008 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 55 births ranking #1755. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.8%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 72,855 boys born was named Buddy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.