Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1948
Padgett
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Padgett, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1948–1992
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 girls have been named Padgett since 1948, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Padgett has been recorded 10 times among girls since 1948, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1992.
- 10 total births
- 1948–1992 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Padgett since 1948, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1992.
- 10
- total births
- 1948–1992
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Padgett was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
5 babies were named Padgett in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Padgett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Padgett's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1948, with only 5 births recorded.
Padgett at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Padgett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1992
- Peak year (1948)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Padgett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Padgett's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Padgett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Padgett? ▼
Padgett has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 5 babies were born in 1948, its single highest year.
When was Padgett most popular? ▼
Padgett was most popular in the 1940s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
How long has the name Padgett been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Padgett since 1948 -- 45 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Padgett? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paddy, Padme, Paden, Padma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Padgett's data
- Padgett's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Padgett
Nearby Names Like Padgett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Padgett
Paddy Girl
248 births
Padme Girl
#6588 231 births
Paden Girl
198 births
Padma Girl
58 births
Padee Girl
22 births
Compare Padgett side by side: Padgett vs Paddy Padgett vs Padme Padgett vs Paden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Padgett: Baby Name Since 1948 - 10 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/padgett. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Padgett draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.