Patrick
Patrick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpætɹɪk/ · [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚]
Meaning and origin of Patrick
Root meaning: “patrician”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Middle English Patrick, from Latin Patricius (“patrician”), the name of an early Irish saint. Doublet of Paddy.
How popular is Patrick?
Since 1880, 2,834 girls and 686,590 boys in the U.S. have been named Patrick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1230 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #30 in 1964. In 2025 it ranked #235 for boys, with 1,495 babies given the name.
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Patrick FAQ
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick traces back to a root meaning "patrician". A male given name. From Middle English Patrick, from Latin Patricius (“patrician”), the name of an early Irish saint. Doublet of Paddy.
What is the origin of the name Patrick?
Patrick is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Patrick?
Since 1880, 2,834 girls and 686,590 boys in the U.S. have been named Patrick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1230 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #30 in 1964. In 2025 it ranked #235 for boys, with 1,495 babies given the name.
Is Patrick a boy or girl name?
Patrick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,834 girls and 686,590 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.