Patrick
Patrick is of Latin origin, derived from 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician.' Most famously associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Irish people in the 5th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,444. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,868
- 2012: 2,823
- 2013: 2,598
- 2014: 2,680
- 2015: 2,535
- 2016: 2,360
- 2017: 2,304
- 2018: 2,124
- 2019: 1,881
- 2020: 1,867
- 2021: 1,791
- 2022: 1,717
- 2023: 1,601
- 2024: 1,630
- 2025: 1,495
- 2026 (projected): 1,444
Good to Know
- •Widely recognized and easy to spell across English-speaking countries
- •Strong connection to Irish heritage and St. Patrick's Day celebrations
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Rarely needs pronunciation correction
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
686,590
Total births since 1880
1964
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