Patrick
Peaked at #30 nationally in 1964, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Patrick has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Patrick — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1230
in 1968
Last ranked
#17812
in 2017
Years tracked
95
1904–2017
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1904, Patrick reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #1230 nationally with 80 babies given the name that year.
Patrick hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #17812.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #17,812 | 5 |
| 2011 | #18,884 | 5 |
| 2009 | #19,492 | 5 |
| 2008 | #16,966 | 6 |
| 2007 | #15,085 | 7 |
| 2006 | #19,316 | 5 |
| 2005 | #10,735 | 10 |
| 2004 | #7,736 | 15 |
Patrick — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#30
in 1964
Current rank
#221
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Patrick reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #30 nationally with 14,694 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #152 (2014) to #221 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Patrick ranks #221 nationally for boys, with 1,622 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #221 | 1,622 |
| 2023 | #224 | 1,600 |
| 2022 | #218 | 1,716 |
| 2021 | #212 | 1,791 |
| 2020 | #205 | 1,863 |
| 2019 | #207 | 1,880 |
| 2018 | #189 | 2,123 |
| 2017 | #171 | 2,304 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Patrick most popular?
Patrick was most popular in 1964, when it ranked #30 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Patrick becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Patrick?
At least 687,932 babies have been recorded with the name Patrick in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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