Patrick

Patrick: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “nobleman”
Origin: Latin
Say it: PAT-rik · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Latin Patricius, meaning 'of the patrician class'. It is strongly associated with Ireland through Saint Patrick, though the origin is Latin.

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How popular is Patrick?

2024487 per million US babies

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Babies named Patrick in 20241,622

2024 rank#221 boys

Peak year1968

Total US babies since 1880687,932

Patrick is fading: recent use is about 67% of its level ten years before.

Names like Patrick

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Patricianoblewoman · Latin
Pattynoble · English
Patnoble · Latin
Pattienoble · English
Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin

Patrick questions

What does the name Patrick mean?

Patrick means "nobleman". It comes from Latin. From Latin Patricius, meaning 'of the patrician class'. It is strongly associated with Ireland through Saint Patrick, though the origin is Latin.

Is Patrick a boy or girl name?

Patrick is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Patrick?

1,622 US babies were named Patrick in 2024. Its peak year was 1968.

How do you pronounce Patrick?

Patrick is usually pronounced PAT-rik.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.