Patrick

Patrick - A very unique male name

Patrick appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #132. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Patrick and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Patrick? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Patrick. The baby boy name Patrick was given to 1,477 baby boys in 2025, ranking #236 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 993 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Patrick peaked in popularity 62 years ago in 1964 on position 30.

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Patrick is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Patrick is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #63 - and is the least popular in Nevada at position #429.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Patrick is where you live.

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Patrick origin and meaning

Latin, via the Irish saint

"Nobleman" — from Latin patricius, a member of the Roman aristocracy

Patrick is the Latin name of Ireland's patron saint, a Romano-Briton who became so identified with Ireland that the name reads as Irish everywhere. In America it peaked in 1964 and has declined gradually, staying broadly familiar.

Attested etymology

Patrick is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Patrick, pop culture references for the name Patrick and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Patrick

We've found the following names that sound similar to Patrick, sorted by popularity.

Patricio / Patricia / Patryk / Patric / Peterson / Patrice / Padraig / Petros / Padraic / Patrik /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Patrick

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Patrick a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Patrick?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PAT-rik · /ˈpætrɪk/

Around the world

• Pádraig (Irish) — The Irish-language form of the name
• Patricio (Spanish) — Spanish form
• Patrizio (Italian) — Italian form
• Patrice (French) — French form, also used for women in France

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: PatPaddyRick

Famous bearers

• Patrick Stewart — Actor known for Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films (b. 1940) Contemporary
• Patrick Swayze — Actor known for Dirty Dancing and Ghost (1952–2009) Contemporary
• Patrick Mahomes — NFL quarterback and multiple Super Bowl champion (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Patrick for its solid, friendly, cross-generational feel — and often for Irish heritage or a Saint Patrick's Day connection.

Worth knowing

• Pat, the traditional short form, is unisex and increasingly dated; many Patricks insist on the full name.
• Expect shamrocks and green every March, welcome or not.