Patrick Boy

Popularity: #226 · 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

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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 #57 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,495 1,495 0
2024 1,630 1,630 0
2023 1,601 1,601 0
2022 1,717 1,717 0
2021 1,791 1,791 0
2020 1,867 1,867 0
2019 1,881 1,881 0
2018 2,124 2,124 0
2017 2,309 2,304 5
2016 2,360 2,360 0
2015 2,535 2,535 0
2014 2,680 2,680 0
2013 2,598 2,598 0
2012 2,823 2,823 0
2011 2,873 2,868 5
2010 3,139 3,139 0
2009 3,255 3,250 5
2008 3,345 3,339 6
2007 3,743 3,736 7
2006 3,952 3,947 5
2005 4,054 4,044 10
2004 4,456 4,441 15
2003 4,797 4,789 8
2002 5,162 5,153 9
2001 5,792 5,786 6
2000 6,307 6,297 10
1999 6,457 6,447 10
1998 6,746 6,734 12
1997 7,501 7,490 11
1996 8,209 8,194 15
1995 8,694 8,674 20
1994 9,358 9,337 21
1993 9,887 9,857 30
1992 11,438 11,409 29
1991 12,450 12,412 38
1990 12,419 12,377 42
1989 12,043 11,987 56
1988 11,485 11,400 85
1987 11,230 11,142 88
1986 11,476 11,410 66
1985 11,715 11,638 77
1984 11,617 11,524 93
1983 10,952 10,876 76
1982 10,766 10,695 71
1981 10,442 10,384 58
1980 10,427 10,352 75
1979 10,050 9,979 71
1978 8,882 8,830 52
1977 8,351 8,305 46
1976 7,679 7,642 37
1975 8,102 8,053 49
1974 8,193 8,137 56
1973 8,521 8,480 41
1972 9,344 9,276 68
1971 10,871 10,808 63
1970 11,805 11,730 75
1969 12,728 12,675 53
1968 13,142 13,062 80
1967 13,043 12,976 67
1966 12,460 12,405 55
1965 12,976 12,929 47
1964 14,750 14,692 58
1963 12,114 12,071 43
1962 10,542 10,499 43
1961 11,083 11,052 31
1960 10,400 10,356 44
1959 10,595 10,556 39
1958 10,273 10,247 26
1957 10,394 10,353 41
1956 10,354 10,326 28
1955 9,893 9,869 24
1954 9,949 9,927 22
1953 9,491 9,468 23
1952 9,205 9,175 30
1951 8,780 8,751 29
1950 8,201 8,179 22
1949 8,101 8,075 26
1948 7,211 7,192 19
1947 6,648 6,622 26
1946 5,326 5,305 21
1945 3,869 3,854 15
1944 3,897 3,881 16
1943 3,862 3,848 14
1942 3,820 3,804 16
1941 3,175 3,155 20
1940 2,894 2,883 11
1939 2,546 2,530 16
1938 2,301 2,292 9
1937 2,098 2,090 8
1936 1,868 1,856 12
1935 1,670 1,665 5
1934 1,711 1,704 7
1933 1,584 1,573 11
1932 1,590 1,579 11
1931 1,585 1,569 16
1930 1,547 1,532 15
1929 1,453 1,442 11
1928 1,334 1,320 14
1927 1,265 1,253 12
1926 1,234 1,219 15
1925 1,159 1,153 6
1924 1,129 1,121 8
1923 1,066 1,055 11
1922 1,026 1,019 7
1921 1,001 1,001 0
1920 882 877 5
1919 823 816 7
1918 876 871 5
1917 842 836 6
1916 802 802 0
1915 704 704 0
1914 633 633 0
1913 502 502 0
1912 430 430 0
1911 272 272 0
1910 254 254 0
1909 199 199 0
1908 216 216 0
1907 215 215 0
1906 213 213 0
1905 193 193 0
1904 232 226 6
1903 210 210 0
1902 203 203 0
1901 181 181 0
1900 285 285 0
1899 221 221 0
1898 219 219 0
1897 210 210 0
1896 214 214 0
1895 233 233 0
1894 229 229 0
1893 234 234 0
1892 234 234 0
1891 212 212 0
1890 227 227 0
1889 236 236 0
1888 245 245 0
1887 218 218 0
1886 249 249 0
1885 217 217 0
1884 222 222 0
1883 213 213 0
1882 249 249 0
1881 188 188 0
1880 248 248 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 122
8%
CA 115
7%
NY 114
7%
PA 108
7%
IL 89
6%
MA 66
4%
FL 65
4%
VA 61
4%
NJ 59
4%
OH 56
3%
NC 50
3%
GA 49
3%
MI 49
3%
MO 42
3%
MD 41
3%
MN 36
2%
IN 35
2%
TN 34
2%
CO 31
2%
WI 27
2%
SC 27
2%
LA 26
2%
CT 25
2%
WA 25
2%
AL 22
1%
IA 20
1%
AZ 20
1%
KS 18
1%
UT 17
1%
OR 15
1%
KY 14
1%
NH 13
1%
NE 12
1%
WV 11
1%
ID 11
1%
OK 10
1%
AR 9
1%
NV 9
1%
DC 9
1%
MT 8
0%
ME 8
0%
NM 8
0%
DE 8
0%
MS 8
0%