Patrick Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The Saint Patrick’s Cross is a red saltire on a white field and is part of the Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom.

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A Deep Dive

Patrick Overview

Meaning

Patrician, noble, son of Patrick

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Patricius,” meaning “nobleman” or “patrician.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈpætrɪk/

Popularity

Patrick is cherished in many countries, including Ireland and the USA. In 2023, Patrick ranked #206 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Vintage

Associated Traits

Noble, classic, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, known for bringing Christianity to Ireland.

Name Day

March 17 (Ireland)
A Deep Dive

Patrick Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Patricio, Patrice, Padraig, Patrizio, Patrik

Common Nicknames

Pat, Rick, Paddy, Ricky, Patsy

Diminutives

Pate, Tricky, Patey, Pato, Patty

Famous People

  • Patrick Stewart
    (British Actor)
  • Patrick Swayze
    (American Actor)
  • Patrick Ewing
    (Jamaican-American Basketball Player)
  • Patrick Dempsey
    (American Actor)
  • Patrick Kane
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Patrick Warburton
    (American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Patrick Star
    ("SpongeBob SquarePants," TV Series)
  • Patrick Bateman
    ("American Psycho," Film)
  • "Patrick"
    (Film)
  • Patrick Verona
    ("10 Things I Hate About You," Film)
  • Patrick Jane
    ("The Mentalist," TV Series)
  • Patrick Brewer
    ("Schitt's Creek," TV Series)
  • "Patrick Melrose"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
    (New York, USA)
  • St. Patrick's Island
    (Alberta, Canada)
  • St. Patrick's Church
    (Dublin, Ireland)
  • St. Patrick's Hill
    (Cork, Ireland)
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
    (Auckland, New Zealand)

What Is the Meaning of Patrick?

Patrick – This name sounds strong and dependable, just like a knight! It means “nobleman” or “patrician,” so people named Patrick often have a natural confidence and leadership ability.

What Is the Origin of The Name Patrick?

Patrick originates from the Latin name “Patricius,” meaning “noble” or “patrician.” It was popularized in Ireland by Saint Patrick, the patron saint who brought Christianity to the country.

Patrick Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Patrick in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2122021#2182022#2242023
Top 3 Rankings#301964#301967#301968

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Patrick

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023224
(-6 from 2022)
1596
(-118 from 2022)
0.08716
2022218
(-6 from 2021)
1714
(-75 from 2021)
0.09151
2021212
(-7 from 2020)
1789
(-71 from 2020)
0.09548
2020205
(+2 from 2019)
1860
(-19 from 2019)
0.10056
2019207
(-18 from 2018)
1879
(-244 from 2018)
0.09777
2018189
(-18 from 2017)
2123
(-180 from 2017)
0.10922
2017171
(-1 from 2016)
2303
(-57 from 2016)
0.11636
2016170
(-6 from 2015)
2360
(-175 from 2015)
0.11651
2015164
(-12 from 2014)
2535
(-145 from 2014)
0.12399
2014152
(+2 from 2013)
2680
(+82 from 2013)
0.13078
2013154
(-14 from 2012)
2598
(-224 from 2012)
0.12857
2012140
(+4 from 2011)
2822
(-44 from 2011)
0.13907
2011144
(-15 from 2010)
2866
(-273 from 2010)
0.14108
2010129
No change from 2009
3139
(-111 from 2009)
0.15279
2009129
(-2 from 2008)
3250
(-89 from 2008)
0.15324
2008127
(-11 from 2007)
3339
(-397 from 2007)
0.15314
2007116
(-6 from 2006)
3736
(-210 from 2006)
0.16866
2006110
(-2 from 2005)
3946
(-98 from 2005)
0.17999
2005108
(-8 from 2004)
4044
(-397 from 2004)
0.19010
2004100
(-9 from 2003)
4441
(-348 from 2003)
0.21014
200391
(-12 from 2002)
4789
(-364 from 2002)
0.22792
200279
(-7 from 2001)
5153
(-633 from 2001)
0.24934
200172
(-4 from 2000)
5786
(-511 from 2000)
0.27973
200068
(-5 from 1999)
6297
(-150 from 1999)
0.30153
199963
(-6 from 1998)
6447
(-288 from 1998)
0.31618
199857
(-7 from 1997)
6735
(-755 from 1997)
0.33216
199750
(-6 from 1996)
7490
(-703 from 1996)
0.37492
199644
(-1 from 1995)
8193
(-481 from 1995)
0.40889
199543
(-1 from 1994)
8674
(-662 from 1994)
0.43125
199442
(+1 from 1993)
9336
(-521 from 1993)
0.45802
199343
(-4 from 1992)
9857
(-1549 from 1992)
0.47722
199239
(-4 from 1991)
11406
(-1008 from 1991)
0.54336
199135
(+1 from 1990)
12414
(+37 from 1990)
0.58565
199036
(+2 from 1989)
12377
(+390 from 1989)
0.57513
198938
(+4 from 1988)
11987
(+587 from 1988)
0.57190
198842
(-1 from 1987)
11400
(+255 from 1987)
0.56935
198741
(-2 from 1986)
11145
(-262 from 1986)
0.57148
198639
(-2 from 1985)
11407
(-233 from 1985)
0.59359
198537
(-1 from 1984)
11640
(+115 from 1984)
0.60486
198436
(+1 from 1983)
11525
(+650 from 1983)
0.61411
198337
No change from 1982
10875
(+180 from 1982)
0.58355
198237
(+1 from 1981)
10695
(+310 from 1981)
0.56672
198138
No change from 1980
10385
(+31 from 1980)
0.55762
198038
(+1 from 1979)
10354
(+373 from 1979)
0.55824
197939
(+3 from 1978)
9981
(+1152 from 1978)
0.55719
197842
(-2 from 1977)
8829
(+525 from 1977)
0.51674
197740
(+1 from 1976)
8304
(+662 from 1976)
0.48580
197641
(-2 from 1975)
7642
(-413 from 1975)
0.46809
197539
(-1 from 1974)
8055
(-82 from 1974)
0.49649
197438
(-1 from 1973)
8137
(-344 from 1973)
0.49913
197337
(-2 from 1972)
8481
(-798 from 1972)
0.52558
197235
No change from 1971
9279
(-1529 from 1971)
0.55429
197135
(-2 from 1970)
10808
(-928 from 1970)
0.59454
197033
(-2 from 1969)
11736
(-943 from 1969)
0.61613
196931
(-1 from 1968)
12679
(-379 from 1968)
0.69316
196830
No change from 1967
13058
(+85 from 1967)
0.73548
196730
(+1 from 1966)
12973
(+568 from 1966)
0.72905
196631
No change from 1965
12405
(-525 from 1965)
0.68248
196531
(-1 from 1964)
12930
(-1765 from 1964)
0.68247
196430
(+5 from 1963)
14695
(+2624 from 1963)
0.72495
196335
(+5 from 1962)
12071
(+1579 from 1962)
0.58466
196240
(-1 from 1961)
10492
(-560 from 1961)
0.49922
196139
(+6 from 1960)
11052
(+697 from 1960)
0.51238
196045
(-2 from 1959)
10355
(-194 from 1959)
0.47821
195943
(-1 from 1958)
10549
(+303 from 1958)
0.48692
195842
(-1 from 1957)
10246
(-107 from 1957)
0.47548
195741
(-1 from 1956)
10353
(+26 from 1956)
0.47298
195640
(+1 from 1955)
10327
(+456 from 1955)
0.48117
195541
(-3 from 1954)
9871
(-57 from 1954)
0.47224
195438
(+1 from 1953)
9928
(+459 from 1953)
0.47981
195339
(-2 from 1952)
9469
(+294 from 1952)
0.47293
195237
(+2 from 1951)
9175
(+424 from 1951)
0.46496
195139
(-1 from 1950)
8751
(+570 from 1950)
0.45776
195038
(+1 from 1949)
8181
(+107 from 1949)
0.44980
194939
(+9 from 1948)
8074
(+883 from 1948)
0.44806
194848
(+5 from 1947)
7191
(+570 from 1947)
0.40337
194753
(+6 from 1946)
6621
(+1316 from 1946)
0.35643
194659
(+4 from 1945)
5305
(+1452 from 1945)
0.32144
194563
(+1 from 1944)
3853
(-30 from 1944)
0.28094
194464
(+5 from 1943)
3883
(+35 from 1943)
0.27952
194369
(-5 from 1942)
3848
(+44 from 1942)
0.26454
194264
(+6 from 1941)
3804
(+649 from 1941)
0.27011
194170
(+4 from 1940)
3155
(+272 from 1940)
0.25142
194074
(+5 from 1939)
2883
(+353 from 1939)
0.24305
193979
(+9 from 1938)
2530
(+238 from 1938)
0.22324
193888
(+6 from 1937)
2292
(+202 from 1937)
0.20167
193794
(+7 from 1936)
2090
(+235 from 1936)
0.19110
1936101
(+11 from 1935)
1855
(+190 from 1935)
0.17429
1935112
(-3 from 1934)
1665
(-39 from 1934)
0.15567
1934109
(+1 from 1933)
1704
(+131 from 1933)
0.16046
1933110
(+4 from 1932)
1573
(-6 from 1932)
0.15419
1932114
(-3 from 1931)
1579
(+9 from 1931)
0.14696
1931111
(+7 from 1930)
1570
(+39 from 1930)
0.14676
1930118
(+2 from 1929)
1531
(+89 from 1929)
0.13555
1929120
(+11 from 1928)
1442
(+122 from 1928)
0.13019
1928131
(+9 from 1927)
1320
(+67 from 1927)
0.11567
1927140
(+1 from 1926)
1253
(+34 from 1926)
0.10784
1926141
(+2 from 1925)
1219
(+66 from 1925)
0.10642
1925143
(+4 from 1924)
1153
(+32 from 1924)
0.10014
1924147
No change from 1923
1121
(+66 from 1923)
0.09589
1923147
(+5 from 1922)
1055
(+36 from 1922)
0.09318
1922152
(-1 from 1921)
1019
(+18 from 1921)
0.09056
1921151
(+8 from 1920)
1001
(+124 from 1920)
0.08797
1920159
(+7 from 1919)
877
(+61 from 1919)
0.07967
1919166
(-6 from 1918)
816
(-55 from 1918)
0.08037
1918160
(-6 from 1917)
871
(+35 from 1917)
0.08306
1917154
No change from 1916
836
(+34 from 1916)
0.08715
1916154
(+10 from 1915)
802
(+97 from 1915)
0.08687
1915164
(-15 from 1914)
705
(+72 from 1914)
0.08003
1914149
(-1 from 1913)
633
(+131 from 1913)
0.09264
1913148
(-4 from 1912)
502
(+72 from 1912)
0.09361
1912144
(-17 from 1911)
430
(+158 from 1911)
0.09525
1911127
(+2 from 1910)
272
(+18 from 1910)
0.11268
1910129
(+6 from 1909)
254
(+55 from 1909)
0.12181
1909135
(-15 from 1908)
199
(-17 from 1908)
0.11252
1908120
(-9 from 1907)
216
(+1 from 1907)
0.12983
1907111
(-11 from 1906)
215
(+2 from 1906)
0.13557
1906100
(+10 from 1905)
213
(+20 from 1905)
0.14785
1905110
(-13 from 1904)
193
(-33 from 1904)
0.13475
190497
(-5 from 1903)
226
(+16 from 1903)
0.16317
190392
(+6 from 1902)
210
(+7 from 1902)
0.16239
190298
(-5 from 1901)
203
(+22 from 1901)
0.15292
190193
(-4 from 1900)
181
(-104 from 1900)
0.15659
190089
(-3 from 1899)
285
(+64 from 1899)
0.17579
189986
(+7 from 1898)
221
(+2 from 1898)
0.19185
189893
(-6 from 1897)
219
(+9 from 1897)
0.16578
189787
(+6 from 1896)
210
(-4 from 1896)
0.17221
189693
(-11 from 1895)
214
(-19 from 1895)
0.16580
189582
(+3 from 1894)
233
(+4 from 1894)
0.18398
189485
(-6 from 1893)
229
(-5 from 1893)
0.18336
189379
(+7 from 1892)
234
No change from 1892
0.19332
189286
(-9 from 1891)
234
(+22 from 1891)
0.17801
189177
(-2 from 1890)
212
(-15 from 1890)
0.19402
189075
(-1 from 1889)
227
(-9 from 1889)
0.18964
188974
(+7 from 1888)
236
(-9 from 1888)
0.19827
188881
(-5 from 1887)
245
(+27 from 1887)
0.18860
188776
(-4 from 1886)
218
(-31 from 1886)
0.19943
188672
(+5 from 1885)
249
(+32 from 1885)
0.20917
188577
(+1 from 1884)
217
(-5 from 1884)
0.18716
188478
(-3 from 1883)
222
(+9 from 1883)
0.18087
188375
(-5 from 1882)
213
(-36 from 1882)
0.18938
188270
(+5 from 1881)
249
(+61 from 1881)
0.20405
188175
(-8 from 1880)
188
(-60 from 1880)
0.17363
188067
First SSA data recorded
248
First SSA data recorded
0.20946

American States Popularity Rankings for Patrick

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1612021#1372022#1932023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3562021#3562022#3572023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1232021#1302022#1422023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1362021#1462022#1622023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2852021#3362022#3062023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2122021#2052022#1992023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2082021#2102022#2182023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1072021#1212022#1372023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#732021#892022#762023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2582021#2292022#2342023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1972021#1972022#1972023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2092021#1662022#1762023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1922021#2182022#2112023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1562021#1502022#1652023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2152021#1872022#2352023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2982021#3112022#3382023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1642021#1512022#2182023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2242021#2512022#2392023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2672021#2842022#2082023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1682021#2282022#2202023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1422021#1062022#1352023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2352021#2822022#2472023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2192021#2332022#2702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2502021#2072022#3302023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1972021#1932022#2052023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2722021#3322022#2692023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2732021#2442022#2082023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2692021#2002022#2222023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2952021#3282022#4582023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2382021#2622022#3252023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3292021#2722022#1932023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3272021#3472022#2972023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2612021#3942022#2722023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4162021#4012022#2522023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#772021#562022#892023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2482018#2392019#2892022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4272021#5352022#3862023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1782021#1122022#1932023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2242015#2602017#2292018

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1822019#1242020#1682021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2562021#4942022#4582023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2032021#1472022#1152023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1132021#992022#1372023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2352017#2362018#1792021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2252019#2112020#2242021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2282021#4682022#2672023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3052021#3892022#2592023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#792018#1352019#1132020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2422021#1702022#1492023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2382019#1502021#1622022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1332007#942010#1222021

Popularity Rankings for Patrick in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#192021#152022#192023

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#192020#542021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#302021#532022#402023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#372003#382004#422005

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#652008#652010#562014

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#592021#772022#612023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1102021#1362022#1162023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1472021#1252022#1142023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1202019#1172020#1252021

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1202020#1492021#1912022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1731992#1731993#1921994

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1792001#1992003#1992004

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#1921994

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2022021#1982022#3082023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2452021#2342022#3192023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2782021#3392022#2542023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2792020#3992022#4252023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3332020#3662021#3692022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4102020#3772021#4282022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4702011#5322012#3922013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Patrick a Name for Boys or Girls?

Primarily a male name, Patrick carries a historical and cultural significance, especially in Ireland.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Patrick

Patrick in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Patrick Stewart (Actor, born 1940): A British actor celebrated for his roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence.
  • Patrick Swayze (Actor, 1952–2009): An American actor and dancer remembered for his iconic roles in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost."
  • Patrick Ewing (Basketball Player, born 1962): A Jamaican-American former professional basketball player and coach, notable for his career with the New York Knicks.
  • Patrick Dempsey (Actor, born 1966): An American actor best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy."
  • Patrick Kane (Hockey Player, born 1988): An American professional ice hockey player, a standout right winger for the Chicago Blackhawks.
  • Patrick Warburton (Actor, born 1964): An American actor famous for his distinctive voice and roles in "Seinfeld" and "Family Guy."
  • Patrick Henry (Founding Father, 1736–1799): An American attorney and politician, renowned for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.
  • Patrick Wilson (Actor, born 1973): An American actor and singer known for his performances in "The Conjuring" series and "Watchmen."
  • Patrick Star ("SpongeBob SquarePants," 1999 TV Series): A lovable but dim-witted starfish who is SpongeBob's best friend.
  • Patrick Bateman ("American Psycho," 2000 Film): A wealthy New York City investment banker with a dark, violent side.
  • "Patrick" (2013 Film): A horror film about a comatose patient with telekinetic powers.
  • Patrick Verona ("10 Things I Hate About You," 1999 Film): A mysterious bad boy who falls for the protagonist, Kat Stratford.
  • Patrick Jane ("The Mentalist," 2008 TV Series): A former psychic medium turned consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation.
  • Patrick Brewer ("Schitt's Creek," 2015 TV Series): David Rose's business partner and eventual husband.
  • "Patrick Melrose" (2018 TV Series): Follows the harrowing life of an aristocratic playboy battling addiction and family trauma.
  • Patrick Kenzie ("Gone Baby Gone," 2007 Film): A private investigator searching for a missing girl in Boston.
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York, USA): A prominent Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral in Midtown Manhattan.
  • St. Patrick's Island (Alberta, Canada): An urban park located in the Bow River in Calgary, offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • St. Patrick's Church (Dublin, Ireland): A historic church dating back to the 12th century and one of Dublin's most significant landmarks.
  • St. Patrick's Hill (Cork, Ireland): A steep street in Cork, famous for its scenic views and annual hill race.
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (Auckland, New Zealand): The mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, built in the 19th century.
  • St. Patrick's Park (Kilkenny, Ireland): A public park near Kilkenny Castle, known for its well-maintained gardens.