Patterson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAT-er-sun / ˈpætərsənEnglish; 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)
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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 |
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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 |