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Pat is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Patricius', meaning 'noble'. It has evolved through various forms in English and French. The name is often used as a diminutive of Patrick and conveys traits of friendliness and approachability. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity as a unisex name in the 20th century.

The name Pat is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pat has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Pat' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 395th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 268th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 301st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 644th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3041st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13079th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 688th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 165th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 335th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1987th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12377th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Pat' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.