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Patrick is a masculine name used in Irish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Latin name Patricius, which meant ‘nobleman, patrician’. This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat." It ranked #235 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Latin name Patricius, which meant ‘nobleman, patrician’. This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat. The entry lists its usage as Irish, English, French, German and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Patrick ranked #235 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #235 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick means "nobleman, patrician", according to Behind the Name.
Is Patrick a popular name?
Patrick ranked #235 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Patrick a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Patrick appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Patrick — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
