Patrick
How to say it: PAT-rik · /ˈpætrɪk/
Of noble or patrician birth; from the Latin 'patricius', meaning nobleman.
Patrick was the 255th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,495 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #296 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #255 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,495 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,217 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #296 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a steady presence near the top, Patrick peaked in the 1960s. Now far below that mark, it is expected to keep fading in the next few years.
What goes with it
Sturdy and crisp, Patrick feels strong with a saint's name behind it. Pat works as a short form and Sean complements it in style.
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Nicknames
- Pat
- Rick
- Paddy
- Patty
Honouring a Patrick in the family
- Paddypet form
- Rickpet form
- Patricioequivalent
- Padraicequivalent
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Patrick is about 1 in 93.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #134. Ireland: #26.
Famous people named Patrick
- Patrick Modiano (born 1945)French writer
- Patrick Stewart (born 1940)British actor
- Patrick Vieira (born 1976)French association football player and coach
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