Name meaning & stats
Patrick
Patrick means “patrician” (Latin origin). 646,572 US babies since 1940, peak 1964. Notable Patricks are 1.4× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“patrician”
LatinWell documented
Name of an early Irish saint.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1964
646,572 US babies were named Patrick between 1940 and 2025.
Where Patricks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | High · 163 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 130 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | High · 115 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | High · 91 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Patricks show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Patrick has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Patrick is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1964)