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How Many People Are Named Patrick?
Estimated people named Patrick living in the U.S. today
563,273
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 687,932
- Peak year: 1964 (14,752 births)
- Estimated living today: 563,273
Patrick by age group — who carries the name today?
Patrick popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Patrick
Patrick has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 687,932 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 563,273 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 607 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Patricks you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Patrick in the US?
An estimated 563,273 people named Patrick are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Patrick common — about 1 in 607 Americans.
Is Patrick a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Patrick is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Patrick most popular?
Patrick peaked in 1964, when 14,752 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Patrick?
Patrick ranks #72 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 33 out of 100 (higher means rarer).