Patrick
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
687,932 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1964 Peak Popularity Year
14,752 Peak Births

Patrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Patrick originates from the Latin word 'Patricius', meaning 'nobleman'. It evolved through various languages and became popular due to Saint Patrick, who played a significant role in Irish history. The name embodies traits of nobility and heritage, with no direct biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Patrick"

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Pronunciation

/ˈpætrɪk/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Patrick is derived from the Latin name 'Patricius', which means 'nobleman' or 'patrician'.

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Meaning

Nobleman

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Language Evolution

Patricius (Latin), Patric (Old French), Patrick (English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the early medieval period, largely due to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with converting the Irish to Christianity in the 5th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Pat, Paddy, Patricio, Patrice

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Modern Popularity & Image

Patrick remains a widely used name today, often associated with Irish heritage and culture, particularly around St. Patrick's Day, which celebrates Irish identity.

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Famous People

Saint Patrick, Patrick Stewart, Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Swayze

📊 Patrick Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Gradually Declining

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✨ Patrick Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 14,752 peak births in 1964

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Alaska

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Patrick" - Complete Guide (6 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Patrick"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Patrick"

"Patrick" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 150th of 7545 16,674
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 89th of 6773 42,577
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 40th of 7552 182,713
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 32nd of 10718 165,653
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 40th of 16616 173,323
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 90th of 24088 74,283
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 187th of 23106 25,072
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4096th of 9107 88
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2487th of 9204 227
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1930th of 12526 595
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1656th of 19264 935
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2217th of 27321 865
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 11929th of 35406 119
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Patrick" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
10.88%
154th/1416
6.53%
90th/1379
12.13%
287th/2366
12.26%
140th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
4.79%
74th/1546
4.05%
63rd/1556
7.73%
182nd/2353
4.72%
73rd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
1.62%
36th/2227
1.60%
39th/2430
2.59%
74th/2853
1.15%
32nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
1.12%
33rd/2937
0.89%
31st/3483
0.99%
35th/3518
0.87%
35th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
1.17%
43rd/3685
0.74%
33rd/4475
0.79%
41st/5194
0.79%
50th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
2.10%
96th/4582
1.08%
56th/5164
1.26%
92nd/7313
1.84%
137th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
4.27%
170th/3984
2.43%
109th/4487
3.06%
209th/6822
4.03%
253rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Patrick" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 90.55%
1409th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
89.99%
2004th/2227
69.22%
1682nd/2430
100.00%
2853rd/2853
94.59%
2625th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
74.12%
2177th/2937
47.63%
1659th/3483
48.47%
1705th/3518
56.18%
2272nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
59.78%
2203rd/3685
48.49%
2170th/4475
55.06%
2860th/5194
40.78%
2576th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 92.14%
6738th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Patrick"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Patrick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Patrick" in the United States

The name Patrick is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Patrick has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Patrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 150th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 89th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 40th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 32nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 40th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 90th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 187th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2487th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1930th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1656th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2217th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11929th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Patrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Patrick name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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