Patton
How to say it: PAT-un · /ˈpætən/
From English surname, from diminutive of Patrick, from Latin 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman' - linked to General Patton.
Patton was the 2,555th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 36 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,129 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,555 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 36 |
| Share of births | 1 in 92,092 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,129 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Patton peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Patton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Patton
- Patton Oswalt (born 1969)American actor and comedian
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