Patrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Patrick originates from the Latin word 'Patricius', meaning 'nobleman'. It evolved through various languages and became popular due to Saint Patrick, who played a significant role in Irish history. The name embodies traits of nobility and heritage, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Patrick is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Patrick has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Patrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 150th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 89th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 40th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 32nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 40th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 90th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 187th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2487th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1930th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1656th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2217th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11929th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Patrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Patrick"
Pronunciation
/ˈpætrɪk/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Patrick is derived from the Latin name 'Patricius', which means 'nobleman' or 'patrician'.
Meaning
Nobleman
Language Evolution
Patricius (Latin), Patric (Old French), Patrick (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early medieval period, largely due to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with converting the Irish to Christianity in the 5th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Pat, Paddy, Patricio, Patrice
Modern Popularity & Image
Patrick remains a widely used name today, often associated with Irish heritage and culture, particularly around St. Patrick's Day, which celebrates Irish identity.
Famous People
Saint Patrick, Patrick Stewart, Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Swayze
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Patrick"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Patrick"
"Patrick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 150th of 7545 | 16,674 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 89th of 6773 | 42,577 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 40th of 7552 | 182,713 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 32nd of 10718 | 165,653 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 40th of 16616 | 173,323 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 90th of 24088 | 74,283 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 187th of 23106 | 25,072 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4096th of 9107 | 88 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2487th of 9204 | 227 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1930th of 12526 | 595 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1656th of 19264 | 935 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2217th of 27321 | 865 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11929th of 35406 | 119 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Patrick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
10.88% 154th/1416 |
6.53% 90th/1379 |
12.13% 287th/2366 |
12.26% 140th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
4.79% 74th/1546 |
4.05% 63rd/1556 |
7.73% 182nd/2353 |
4.72% 73rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
1.62% 36th/2227 |
1.60% 39th/2430 |
2.59% 74th/2853 |
1.15% 32nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
1.12% 33rd/2937 |
0.89% 31st/3483 |
0.99% 35th/3518 |
0.87% 35th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.17% 43rd/3685 |
0.74% 33rd/4475 |
0.79% 41st/5194 |
0.79% 50th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.10% 96th/4582 |
1.08% 56th/5164 |
1.26% 92nd/7313 |
1.84% 137th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.27% 170th/3984 |
2.43% 109th/4487 |
3.06% 209th/6822 |
4.03% 253rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Patrick" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
90.55% 1409th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
89.99% 2004th/2227 |
69.22% 1682nd/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.12% 2177th/2937 |
47.63% 1659th/3483 |
48.47% 1705th/3518 |
56.18% 2272nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
59.78% 2203rd/3685 |
48.49% 2170th/4475 |
55.06% 2860th/5194 |
40.78% 2576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
92.14% 6738th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Patrick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Patrick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.