Patric
Patric is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Nobleman or of noble birth.
Origin and history
Patric is a variant spelling of Patrick, derived from the Latin title Patricius, meaning nobleman or patrician. It has historically been used in English and French contexts as a streamlined alternative to the classic spelling. In the United States, it is a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,040 babies in the United States have been named Patric since 1880. It ranks #2342 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- PA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 85 |
| 1940-1950 | 268 |
| 1950-1960 | 445 |
| 1960-1970 | 317 |
| 1970-1980 | 282 |
| 1980-1990 | 445 |
| 1990-2000 | 822 |
| 2000-2010 | 207 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Patric
- Patric Knowles: Actor
Nicknames
Pat, Rick, Paddy
Fun facts
- Patric is an alternative spelling of Patrick that omits the final 'k', a form also seen in French and older English records.
- The name traces back to the Latin term patricius, which designated members of the Roman elite order.