Patrick
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Patrician
Background: The name Patrick originates from the Latin name 'Patricius,' meaning 'noble' or 'patrician.' In Irish contexts, Patrick is linked to the name 'Padraig,' which reflects the same noble lineage associated with the term.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#49
Total births
687,932
Most popular decade
1960s
(369,702 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-69 ranks)
Years in Top 100
95
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 248
- First year rank
- #67
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 14,694
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,622
- Recent rank
- #221
Female
- First year
- 1904
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,659
- Peak year
- 1984
- Peak year births
- 93
- Peak rank
- #1,315
- Most recent year
- 2017
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,899
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).