Patrick Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Patrick is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Patrick?
Patrick is spelled P-A-T-R-I-C-K. The name has 7 letters.
Patrick at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Patrick means “nobleman” or “patrician” and derives from the Latin word “patricius.”.
- Origin
- The name Patrick is commonly associated with Latin origins, deriving from the term “patricius” used in Ancient Rome to denote a noble or patrician class…
- Pronunciation
- PAT-rik · 2 syllables
Patrick Popularity in 2025
Rank#235
Recorded Births1,495
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #235 and recorded 135 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Patrick Mean?
Patrick means “nobleman” or “patrician” and derives from the Latin word “patricius.”.
Origin: The name Patrick is commonly associated with Latin origins, deriving from the term “patricius” used in Ancient Rome to denote a noble or patrician class member.
How Do You Pronounce Patrick?
PronunciationPAT-rik
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Patrick?
- History
- The name Patrick has been used historically in English and Irish contexts, notably associated with Saint Patrick, a Christian missionary to Ireland in the fifth century.
Patrick Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,495 | #235 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,630 | #221 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,601 | #224 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,717 | #218 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,791 | #212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,867 | #205 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,881 | #207 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,124 | #189 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,304 | #171 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,360 | #170 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,535 | #164 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,680 | #152 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,598 | #154 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,823 | #140 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,868 | #143 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,139 | #129 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,250 | #129 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 3,339 | #127 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 3,736 | #116 |
When Was Patrick Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1964 · Boys
14,692 recorded births
National rank #30
1968 · Boys
13,062 recorded births
National rank #30
1967 · Boys
12,976 recorded births
National rank #30
1965 · Boys
12,929 recorded births
National rank #31
Where Patrick Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #56 | 12 |
| DC | #97 | 9 |
| MA | #112 | 64 |
| MD | #128 | 46 |
| CT | #128 | 29 |
| NJ | #135 | 71 |
| IL | #146 | 80 |
| ME | #151 | 8 |