Declining since 1985, #235 for boys today.
Popularity of Patrick since 1880
Babies named Patrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 2,285 |
| 1890s | 2,233 |
| 1900s | 2,141 |
| 1910s | 6,120 |
| 1920s | 11,460 |
| 1930s | 18,390 |
| 1940s | 48,619 |
| 1950s | 96,851 |
| 1960s | 122,717 |
| 1970s | 91,240 |
| 1980s | 111,408 |
| 1990s | 92,931 |
| 2000s | 44,782 |
| 2010s | 25,312 |
| 2020s | 10,101 |
Meaning & origin
Patrick is a classic name of Latin origin meaning 'nobleman,' made famous by Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the United States, Patrick has been a consistently popular choice, first appearing in the Social Security records in 1880. Its peak popularity came in 1968, and while it has been gradually falling since 1985, it remains a familiar and well-used name. As of 2025, Patrick ranked 235th, given to about 1 in every 1,143 baby boys. The name carries strong Irish associations, and it is particularly popular in states with large Irish-American populations such as Alaska, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. Despite its declining trajectory, Patrick remains rooted in tradition and is widely recognized across generations.
Patrick derives from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician.' It was introduced to Ireland by Saint Patrick, the 5th-century missionary and patron saint of Ireland, who was born in Roman Britain and originally named Patricius. The name became widespread in Ireland due to the saint's veneration and was later adopted by English and Scottish speakers. It has remained a popular name throughout the English-speaking world, especially among those of Irish descent.
Where Patrick is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Patrick” around the world
Where Patrick lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
#25
in 2025
New Zealand
33
babies in 2025
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#83
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Paddy, Patty
Sibling names for Patrick
Names that share Patrick's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Bridget, Megan, Erin, Molly, Shannon, Bernadette, Briana, Bridgette, Colleen, Doreen, Eileen, Kari, Kathleen, Kelli, Leann, Maureen, Monica, Rochelle, Shana, Shanna, Shauna, Sheena, Sheila, Shelley, Tara, Tracey, Aileen, Bridgett, Bridgit, Brigette, Brigid, Brigit, Caitlin, Cathleen, Catrina, Coleen, Deidra, Deidre, Deirdre, Julieann, Kaitlin, Karrie, Keeley, Keli, Kellee, Kelley, Kellie, Keri, Kerri, Kerrie, Lora, Maribeth, Maura, Meaghan, Noreen, Patrica, Patrina, Rosaleen, Shannan, Shanon, Sharyn, Shelia, Barrie, Brianne, Bryna, Caitlynn, Carie, Carra, Casie, Cassey, Catelyn, Catlin, Ceola, Colene, Coreen, Cristin, Diedre, Eilene, Erinn, Erynn, Francene, Geralyn, Ileen, Irish, Jacquelyne, Kathaleen, Kathlene, Kathlyn, Kelle, Kellyann, Korinne, Kristeen, Magan, Mairead, Meggan, Meghann, Meridith, Norene, Shannah, Shaunna, Shavonne, Sheilah, Shela, Shiela, Shonna, Sinead, Tresa, Anmarie, Annaclaire, Bridgitte, Brieanne, Briget, Brigett, Brighid, Carianne, Cathlene, Catlyn, Chavon, Chevonne, Collene, Dawnmarie, Deirdra, Dierdre, Dineen, Doreene, Eileene, Eilleen, Eily, Eleen, Flannery, Gerianne, Ileene, Jeaneen, Jeneane, Jeneen, Kariann, Karlynn, Katheleen, Kathleene, Kathyleen, Kealey, Kearra, Keary, Kelleen, Kelliann, Kellianne, Kellyanne, Keriann, Kerianne, Kerriann, Kerrianne, Kerrin, Kolleen, Machell, Mairin, Marilin, Marycatherine, Maryclaire, Maryfrances, Marykay, Maurene, Meegan, Mehgan, Murriel, Richele, Roanne, Shaney, Shanley, Shawnette, Shawnie, Sheana, Sheilia, Sheilla, Shelagh, Tresea, Ailis, Allanna, Caitlen, Calleen, Cariann, Carrin, Catelin, Cathaleen, Cathlyn, Cathryne, Caytlin, Cola, Erinne, Eveleen, Eyleen, Gracemarie, Ileane, Jeaninne, Julane, Justeen, Kaitlinn, Karinne, Karrin, Katelan, Kathalene, Katherleen, Kathline, Kathlynn, Katleen, Katricia, Kelie, Kellye, Kerie, Kerilyn, Kerryann, Keryn, Koleen, Koreen, Laurann, Lynnett, Maryclare, Marykatherine, Meagon, Meggin, Michaeleen, Michaelene, Mirinda, Moreen, Paticia, Patra, Pegeen, Shanah, Shannin, Sharis, Shauni, Shavaughn, Shawni, Sheala, Shena, Stephene, Taralynn, Bernedette, Briggette, Correen, Finola, Petula, Shavonn, Annjanette, Athleen, Breean, Briane, Bridgitt, Bridie, Brigetta, Brigitt, Burnadette, Caitlinn, Caleen, Caree, Carolan, Cathlin, Cheila, Colleene, Creasie, Deannah, Deidrea, Elleen, Erleen, Jenaveve, Jillane, Jilleen, Kateline, Katheen, Kathelene, Kathleena, Katianne, Kerrilyn, Kery, Kimmarie, Lauralynn, Lauriann, Maripat, Marypat, Meaghann, Nickola, Noreene, Norinne, Particia, Patryce, Paulla, Rachelann, Rickita, Shaunette, Shevaun, Shevonne, Suprina, Terryann, Ticia, Tracyann
Brothers: Sean, Kevin, Brian, Ryan, Daniel, Barry, Brendan, Brenden, Casey, Conor, Cory, Declan, Gerard, Kerry, Neal, Neil, Shane, Shaun, Shawn, Bryon, Donell, Donn, Donnell, Dorsey, Doyle, Eamon, Garret, Keegan, Kenny, Keven, Nigel, Seamus, Shon, Brien, Brion, Byran, Conan, Cormac, Corry, Curley, Deric, Donal, Dwane, Erskine, Farrell, Garvin, Geoffery, Glennon, Kerwin, Kevan, Lavaughn, Nicholaus, Niel, Oneil, Orie, Oshea, Shain, Shan, Briant, Carney, Channon, Collen, Colman, Damin, Dermot, Derrin, Donel, Donley, Donnel, Donnovan, Doyal, Duaine, Farrel, Ferrel, Gilmore, Gorman, Keevin, Loretto, Malachy, Ormond, Rockne, Seanmichael, Shann, Shaughn, Shaune, Shawne, Cevin, Finan, Garvey, Gleason, Keefe, Kerney, Kerrick, Kevyn, Leary, Neill, Obrien, Oniel, Paddy, Rafferty, Seanpatrick, Seanpaul, Shonn, Shanen, Adrick, Cono, Cormick, Dowell, Finbar, Johnryan, Manus, Partick, Rodgerick
Names like Patrick
Names whose popularity has moved with Patrick's over the last 50 years.
