Is Patterson a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Patterson is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Patterson?

PAT-er-sun · IPA: /ˈpætərsən/

Patterson Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAT-er-sun / ˈpætərsən

English; Scottish

Meaning

son of Patrick

Historical & Cultural Background

The surname Patterson is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name Patrick. It is common in both England and Scotland, where it has been used since the Middle Ages. The name reflects a lineage or descent from an ancestor named Patrick, a name that has significant historical and religious connotations due to Saint Patrick.

Trend Summary

Patterson has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Variants

Paterson

International Variants

Patterson (English)
Patterson (Scottish)

Famous people named Patterson

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Fictional characters named Patterson

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Sibling Suggestions

Parker Payton Preston Paxton Peyton

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Patterson was first seen in the United States in 1912. Patterson has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Patterson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Patterson

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1912	5
1914	8
1917	9
1918	7
1919	5
1921	8
1922	7
1923	10
1925	7
1926	7
1929	8
1930	7
1931	5
1933	10
1940	9
1941	10
1942	8
1943	5
1944	10
1946	6
1947	8
1949	10
1950	7
1951	7
1953	9
1955	12
1956	6
1957	8
1959	8
1960	7
1961	7
1962	6
1964	8
1965	5
1968	5
1969	6
1973	5
1975	5
1985	6
1987	8
1988	6
1989	6
1990	6
1995	6
1998	5
1999	10
2000	7
2001	10
2003	8
2004	5
2005	5
2006	11
2007	7
2008	10
2009	9
2010	14
2011	11
2012	11
2013	16
2014	11
2015	16
2016	6
2017	5
2018	11
2019	10
2020	11
2023	7