Declining since 1992.
Popularity of Patrik since 1967
Babies named Patrik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 234 |
| 2000s | 187 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Patrik is the Scandinavian, Slavic, and Hungarian spelling of the classic name Patrick. In the United States, it has never cracked the top 1000, with its highest popularity occurring in 1992, when it peaked. Since 1992, usage has steadily declined, with no appearances in recent years' rankings. The name's connection to Saint Patrick gives it a subtle religious and cultural resonance, though it remains far less common than the English form Patrick. Parents who choose Patrik may appreciate its distinctive spelling and cross-cultural appeal, particularly in Swedish and Central European contexts.
Patrik is a common Scandinavian, Slavic, and Hungarian form of Patrick, itself derived from the Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. The name was borne by Saint Patrick, the fifth-century patron saint of Ireland, though the Irish Gaelic form is Pádraig. In its various spellings, the name spread across Europe and is especially popular in Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
“Patrik” around the world
Where Patrik lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Paddy, Rik
Sibling names for Patrik
Names that share Patrik's style, for a brother or sister.
