Patrick

Rank 218th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Patrick was 218th most popular baby name for boys and 404th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,703 babies were named Patrick in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,972 babies in the United States were named Patrick. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Patrick is around 47 to 49 years old.

The name "Patrick" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Patrick include Pat and Paddy.

Patrick Meaning & Origin

Patrick is a classic Irish name that means "nobleman" or "patrician," often associated with strength, integrity, and honor.

The name Patrick is described as lively, playful and resilient.

Pronunciation

Patrick is pronounced pa-trick in English. The name Patrick has 7 letters and 2 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Patrick

The name Patrick is shared by various famous personalities around the world, like the actor Patrick Stewart, who is best known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "X-Men", and Patrick Dempsey who is renowned for his role as 'Dr. Derek Shepherd' on the television series "Grey's Anatomy".

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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