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.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Paterson

International Variants

  • Patterson (English)
  • Patterson (Scottish)

Famous people named Patterson

Fictional characters named Patterson

Sibling Suggestions

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

YearBirths
19125
19148
19179
19187
19195
19218
19227
192310
19257
19267
19298
19307
19315
193310
19409
194110
19428
19435
194410
19466
19478
194910
19507
19517
19539
195512
19566
19578
19598
19607
19617
19626
19648
19655
19685
19696
19735
19755
19856
19878
19886
19896
19906
19956
19985
199910
20007
200110
20038
20045
20055
200611
20077
200810
20099
201014
201111
201211
201316
201411
201516
20166
20175
201811
201910
202011
20237