Patrick

Meaning

Its source is Patricius, a Latin name meaning "Aristocrat."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in German, Dutch, English and French.

Background story

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was a Roman citizen by birth. As a young boy, he was stolen away from his British home and enslaved by Irish raiders. He escaped, but later returned to Ireland and succeeded in Christianizing the entire country.

This mystical figure inspired such reverence that for hundreds of years the Irish generally refrained from giving his name to their sons. In modern times this custom has changed, and the name has enjoyed steady popularity on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the 20th century.

Note that the Latin original, Patricius, was really a title. The aristocrat known to history as St. Patrick was known to his family by the Breton personal name Sucat.

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Statistics for the name Patrick (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 110 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 108 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 100 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 91 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 79 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 27 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 28 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 30 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 30 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 33 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 37 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 38 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Patrick was ranked as number 42 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is Patricius, a Latin name meaning "Aristocrat."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in German, Dutch, English and French.

Background story

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was a Roman citizen by birth. As a young boy, he was stolen away from his British home and enslaved by Irish raiders. He escaped, but later returned to Ireland and succeeded in Christianizing the entire country.

This mystical figure inspired such reverence that for hundreds of years the Irish generally refrained from giving his name to their sons. In modern times this custom has changed, and the name has enjoyed steady popularity on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the 20th century.

Note that the Latin original, Patricius, was really a title. The aristocrat known to history as St. Patrick was known to his family by the Breton personal name Sucat.

Find similar names to Patrick

• Names that start with 'Pat'
• Names that end with 'ick'
• Conduct an advanced search