BoyLatin origin2 syllables
Patrick
Meaning: “Nobleman”
About the name Patrick
Patrick is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “Nobleman”.
It has a classic feel. In 2025, Patrick ranked #235 for boys in the US, with 1,495 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1964. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Patrick were boys.
Etymology
From Latin, meaning “patrician”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Patrick”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #235
- In 2015
- #165
- Babies in 2025
- 1,495
Popularity of Patrick, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Patrick
- Pat
- Paddy
Names similar to Patrick
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.