Patrick
5 countries#235 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Patrick was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
689,424 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #235 · peaked in 1964 with 14,750 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
395,161 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #1285 · peaked in 1956 with 21,351 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22,581 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #62 · peaked in 1997 with 1,202 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
16,253 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #125 · peaked in 1996 with 1,039 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,631 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #114 · peaked in 1980 with 103 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,697 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #26 · peaked in 1997 with 164 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Patrick’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #110 | — |
| 2007 | #116 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #127 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #129 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #129 | — |
| 2011 | #143 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #140 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #154 | ↓14 |
| 2014 | #152 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #164 | ↓12 |
| 2016 | #170 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #171 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #189 | ↓18 |
| 2019 | #207 | ↓18 |
| 2020 | #205 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #212 | ↓7 |
| 2022 | #218 | ↓6 |
| 2023 | #224 | ↓6 |
| 2024 | #221 | ↑3 |
| 2025 | #235 | ↓14 |
Frequently asked questions about Patrick
Is Patrick a popular name?
Yes — Patrick currently ranks #235 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Patrick more common for boys or girls?
Patrick is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Patrick most popular?
Patrick peaked in 1964 in United States, with 14,750 recorded births that year.
Is Patrick rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Patrick’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #67 in 1880 to #235 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Patrick?
At least 1,107,166 babies have been recorded with the name Patrick across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Patrick popular in more than one country?
Yes — Patrick appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Patrick?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Patrick include Justin, Richard, Brody, Kaiden.
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