Patrick
Patrick is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Nobleman or patrician.
Origin and history
Patrick is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning nobleman or patrician. It gained widespread popularity through Saint Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland. In the United States, it has been a consistently popular classic name for boys throughout history.
Popularity in the United States
686,590 babies in the United States have been named Patrick since 1880. It ranks #49 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #219.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.6 %)
- CA (9 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,285 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,233 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,141 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,120 |
| 1920-1930 | 11,460 |
| 1930-1940 | 18,390 |
| 1940-1950 | 48,619 |
| 1950-1960 | 96,851 |
| 1960-1970 | 122,717 |
| 1970-1980 | 91,240 |
| 1980-1990 | 111,408 |
| 1990-2000 | 92,931 |
| 2000-2010 | 44,782 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,312 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,101 |
Famous people named Patrick
- Patrick Stewart: Actor
- Patrick Mahomes: Athlete, Football Player
- Patrick Dempsey: Actor
Nicknames
Pat, Patty, Paddy, Rick
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin word patricius, denoting membership in the Roman noble class.
- Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.