Patton

Patton - A very unique male name

Patton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1924 on position #1963. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Patton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Patton? 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 Patton. The baby boy name Patton was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4215 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Patton peaked in popularity 102 years ago in 1924 on position 1963.

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Patton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Patton is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,859 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,859.

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 Patton is where you live.

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Patton origin and meaning

English surname

Transferred English surname, traditionally analysed as 'Pat's town' or a diminutive of Patrick with a place ending; its precise origin is not fully settled

Patton is an English and Scottish surname carried into first-name use, most visibly in the US. General George S. Patton holds it as a surname, not a given name, so he is not listed as a bearer; the actor and comedian Patton Oswalt holds it as a genuine first name. US first-name use is scattered from 1924, with a small peak in 2017.

Origin uncertain

Patton is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Patton

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

Peyton / Payton / Paden / Payden / Payten /

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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.

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Even more about Patton

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 Patton 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 Patton?

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-un · /ˈpætən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Patten — Spelling variant of the surname
• Payton — Similar-sounding surname name; a different name

Nicknames: Pat

Famous bearers

• Patton Oswalt — American comedian and actor known for stand-up, Ratatouille and The King of Queens (b. 1969) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Patton for a crisp, buttoned-up surname name with a military echo in the background.

Worth knowing

• The dominant association is General Patton, for whom it was a surname
• Often misheard as Payton or Peyton