Patton Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAT-un //ˈpætən//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: warrior's town; Irish: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Patton has its roots in the Old French name "Patein," which is derived from the Latin "Paternus," meaning "of the father" or "fatherly." This Latin term itself comes from the word "pater," which translates to "father." The name made its way into English during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, as many Old French names were adopted into the English language, particularly among the nobility and landowners. Over time, the name evolved in spelling and pronunciation, leading to the modern form "Patton." Historically, the name Patton has been associated with several notable figures.
One of the most prominent was General George S. Patton, a key military leader during World War II, whose legacy has contributed to the name's recognition in the 20th century.
However, the name itself predates this association, appearing in various records throughout the medieval period. In England, surnames often indicated lineage or occupation, and Patton likely originated as a patronymic surname, denoting descent from a father named Patein or Paternus.
This practice of using surnames based on paternal lineage was common in the late Middle Ages. Culturally, the name Patton carries connotations of strength and leadership, likely influenced by its association with military figures and historical leaders.
The name has also been linked to themes of heritage and familial pride, reflecting the importance of paternal lineage in many cultures. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as "Pat" have emerged, though these are more commonly used in modern times.
Overall, the name Patton encapsulates a rich historical narrative that intertwines linguistic evolution, notable historical figures, and cultural significance.
Famous people named Patton
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Patton Oswalt is a comedian and actor best known for Ratatouille, The King of Queens, and Young Adult.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Patton was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Patton has ranked as high as #4190 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Patton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Patton 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 Patton 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 Patton.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| 2024 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2023 | 53 | 46 | 7 |
| 2022 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2021 | 60 | 52 | 8 |
| 2020 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 2019 | 67 | 62 | 5 |
| 2018 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 2017 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 2016 | 74 | 68 | 6 |
| 2015 | 77 | 70 | 7 |
| 2014 | 58 | 51 | 7 |
| 2013 | 62 | 57 | 5 |
| 2012 | 54 | 48 | 6 |
| 2011 | 57 | 50 | 7 |
| 2010 | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| 2009 | 37 | 32 | 5 |
| 2008 | 35 | 28 | 7 |
| 2007 | 34 | 27 | 7 |
| 2006 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| 2003 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 2001 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1978 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1964 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1958 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1953 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1951 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1950 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1947 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1946 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1945 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1938 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1928 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1927 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1923 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Top States for Patton (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 | 10 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |