The namePatrick
Patrick is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman". The name of the patron saint of Ireland, it is a symbol of Irish identity.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Patrick comes from the Latin patricius, "patrician, nobleman".
Origin
Latin. Saint Patrick, a Briton taken as a slave to Ireland, returned as a missionary in the 5th century. He is celebrated on 17 March, Saint Patrick's Day.
History
Patrick spread with the Irish diaspora to Britain, the United States and Australia. It reached the American top 30. Pat, Paddy and Patsy are its short forms.
Did you know?
- Patrick Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Famous people named Patrick
- Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
- Patrick Stewart, actor
- Patrick Mahomes, American football player
- Patrick Swayze, actor
Popularity of the name Patrick
Patrick in the United States
Patrick was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 123,234 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Patrick. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Patrick in the United States were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,718 births a year on average, against 2,241 in the five years before.
Patrick in the United Kingdom
Patrick was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 8,137 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Patrick. Half of all babies named Patrick in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 528 births a year on average, against 625 in the five years before.
Patrick in Ireland
Patrick in France
Patrick in Belgium
Patrick in Switzerland
Patrick in Austria
Patrick in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Patrick
Names from the same generation as Patrick, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick comes from the Latin patricius, "patrician, nobleman".
What is the origin of the name Patrick?
Latin. Saint Patrick, a Briton taken as a slave to Ireland, returned as a missionary in the 5th century. He is celebrated on 17 March, Saint Patrick's Day.
Is Patrick a girl's or a boy's name?
Patrick is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Patrick?
In 2024, Patrick was the 221st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,622 births.
What are the variants of the name Patrick?
Variants and related names of Patrick include Patrice and Patricia.
What are good sibling names for Patrick?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Julia, Veronica, Julie and Diana for a sister, Mark, Paul, Francisco and Antonio for a brother.
Who are famous people named Patrick?
Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland; Patrick Stewart, actor; Patrick Mahomes, American football player; Patrick Swayze, actor.