#2212024 rank
1968peak year
654,845babies named Patrick since 1880
▼ 14%5-year trend
Patrick popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Patrick mean?
From Latin Patricius 'patrician, noble', made famous by Ireland's patron saint. It has been a perennial European favorite since the Middle Ages.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Patrick
Same era, same vibe — if you like Patrick, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Patricks
- Patrick Stewart, actor
- Patrick Mahomes, football player
Spellings & variants
PadraigPatricioPaddy
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