Rising since 2010, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Fitzpatrick since 1970
Babies named Fitzpatrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Fitzpatrick entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1970, initially as an occasional surname choice. Its rise has been gradual but steady, with a notable surge in the 2020s. From 2010 onward, the name has climbed the ranks, peaking in 2021 at its highest position. In recent data for 2023, Fitzpatrick ranked 7,679th, given to roughly 1 in every 170,808 boys born that year. The name remains uncommon, appealing to families drawn to Irish heritage and the appeal of a distinctive surname as a first name.
Fitzpatrick is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Giolla Phádraig, meaning 'son of the servant of Saint Patrick.' The prefix 'Fitz-' comes from Norman French, but in Ireland it was used to anglicize native Irish patronyms. The name became established as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, following the pattern of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fitz, Pat, Paddy
Variants: Mac Giolla Phádraig
Sibling names for Fitzpatrick
Names that share Fitzpatrick's style, for a brother or sister.
