Holding steady.
Popularity of Seanpatrick since 1982
Babies named Seanpatrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Seanpatrick is a compound name combining the Irish Sean and the Latin-derived Patrick, first recorded in the United States in 1982. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000 and remains quite rare, with no recorded top states of usage. The name has seen stable but minimal use since the 2000s, reflecting a broader trend of hyphenated and compound names that blend family or cultural heritage. It carries a distinctly Irish and Catholic identity, honoring Saints John and Patrick, without being tied to any specific region currently.
Seanpatrick combines two classic names: Sean, the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yochanan), and Patrick, derived from Latin Patricius meaning 'nobleman'. This hyphenated compound emerged in the late 20th century as a way to honor both Irish saints, John and Patrick. The name has been used sparingly in the United States since the early 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sean, Pat, Paddy
Sibling names for Seanpatrick
Names that share Seanpatrick's style, for a brother or sister.
