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Popularity: #210 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAT-rik //ˈpætrɪk//

Origin: Latin; Irish

Meaning: Latin: nobleman; Irish: from Patricius

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Patrick derives from the Latin name Patricius, which means "noble" or "of noble birth." This Latin term itself is rooted in the word "patricius," referring to a member of the patrician class in ancient Rome. The name entered the English language through the Old French form, "Patrice," during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the integration of many Latin-derived names into English vernacular.

Historically, the name Patrick is most famously associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived during the 5th century. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is celebrated for his missionary work and the legend of using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

The earliest references to Saint Patrick appear in hagiographies written in the 7th century, and his feast day is observed on March 17. The name gained significant prominence in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, particularly during the Middle Ages, as a result of the saint's enduring legacy.

Culturally, the name Patrick has come to symbolize various attributes, including nobility, leadership, and religious devotion. It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Paddy and Pat emerging in English-speaking contexts.

The name's association with Saint Patrick has also led to its adoption in various celebrations and traditions, particularly those related to Irish heritage, reinforcing its significance in cultural identity and historical narrative.

Famous people named Patrick

In this section, you will find notable people named Patrick. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Patrick who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Patrick who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Patrick Stewart is an actor best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men, and Macbeth.

Patrick Dempsey is an actor best known for Grey's Anatomy, Enchanted, and Made of Honor.

Patrick Swayze is an actor best known for Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and Road House.

Patrick Mahomes is a professional football player best known for his role as quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and winning Super Bowl LIV.

Patrick Ewing is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the New York Knicks and being a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Patrick Rothfuss is an author best known for The Name of the Wind, The Wise Man's Fear, and The Slow Regard of Silent Things.

Patrick Wilson is an actor best known for The Conjuring, Insidious, and Little Children.

Patrick McGoohan was an actor best known for The Prisoner, Danger Man, and The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh.

Patrick Kane is a professional ice hockey player best known for his time with the Chicago Blackhawks and winning multiple Stanley Cups.

Patrick Star is a fictional character best known as a main character in the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants.

Fictional characters named Patrick

The following list of fictional characters named Patrick is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Patrick Star is a fictional character from the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is SpongeBob's best friend and a pink sea star known for his goofy personality and simple-mindedness.

Patrick Jane is a fictional character from the TV series The Mentalist. He is a former psychic medium turned consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation, known for his keen observational skills and charm.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Patrick was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Patrick has ranked as high as #56 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Patrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Patrick is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Patrick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Patrick (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
TX 122
8%
CA 115
8%
NY 114
8%
PA 108
7%
IL 89
6%
MA 66
4%
FL 65
4%
VA 61
4%
OH 56
4%
NC 50
3%
GA 49
3%
MI 49
3%
MO 42
3%
MD 41
3%
MN 36
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Patrick.

YearBirths
20241,622
20231,600
20221,716
20211,791
20201,863
20191,880
20182,123
20172,304
20162,360
20152,535
20142,680
20132,598
20122,823
20112,867
20103,139
20093,250
20083,339
20073,736
20063,947
20054,044
20044,441
20034,789
20025,153
20015,786
20006,297
19996,447
19986,735
19977,490
19968,193
19958,674
19949,336
19939,857
199211,409
199112,413
199012,378
198911,988
198811,401
198711,143
198611,409
198511,641
198411,526
198310,874
198210,697
198110,384
198010,354
19799,980
19788,831
19778,306
19767,642
19758,053
19748,137
19738,483
19729,275
197110,810
197011,734
196912,679
196813,058
196712,973
196612,407
196512,931
196414,694
196312,069
196210,498
196111,056
196010,348
195910,557
195810,244
195710,354
195610,326
19559,871
19549,928
19539,469
19529,175
19518,752
19508,180
19498,074
19487,192
19476,621
19465,305
19453,853
19443,883
19433,848
19423,804
19413,155
19402,883
19392,530
19382,292
19372,090
19361,855
19351,665
19341,704
19331,573
19321,579
19311,570
19301,531
19291,442
19281,320
19271,253
19261,219
19251,153
19241,121
19231,055
19221,019
19211,001
1920877
1919816
1918871
1917836
1916802
1915704
1914633
1913502
1912430
1911272
1910254
1909199
1908216
1907215
1906213
1905193
1904226
1903210
1902203
1901181
1900285
1899221
1898219
1897210
1896214
1895233
1894229
1893234
1892234
1891212
1890227
1889236
1888245
1887218
1886249
1885217
1884222
1883213
1882249
1881188
1880248