Holding steady.
Popularity of Marypat since 1953
Babies named Marypat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marypat is a mid-20th-century compound name that combines two enduring classics, Mary and Pat. First recorded in 1953, it saw its peak usage in 1961, reflecting the era's fondness for hyphenated and blended names. Despite never ranking in the national top 1,000, the name has maintained a steady but tiny presence, with a trajectory described as stable. Its popularity was concentrated in the 1960s, a decade when names like Maryann and Patricia were also common. Marypat's obscurity today gives it a retro, individualistic feel, appealing to parents seeking a name with strong familial or cultural ties, particularly within Catholic communities honoring the Virgin Mary and Saint Patrick.
Marypat is a compound name formed by joining Mary and Pat, likely as a tribute to parents or relatives named Mary and Patrick/Patricia. This type of name became popular in mid-20th-century America, especially in Catholic families, combining two common saints' names. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and saw modest use through the 1960s, with its peak year in 1961.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Pat, Mare, Patty
Variants: Mary Pat
Sibling names for Marypat
Names that share Marypat's style, for a brother or sister.
