Patrick is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #114 in 2016 with 582 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,039 births ranking #66. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 44.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 570 boys born was named Patrick. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Patrick is a durable classic from the Latin Patricius and means nobleman. It feels strong, friendly, and deeply established.
The name became especially prominent through Saint Patrick and has been one of the great Irish-associated classics ever since. Its long use has given it both warmth and authority.