Patrick name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Patrick
Story and style
Patrick is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Patrick is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank43rd in 2018
Listed years18/18 years
TrendSteady
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Steady
Length7 letters
More about Patrick
Background notes
What style of name is Patrick?
Patrick feels familiar and steady. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper and Joshua: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Patrick ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Patrick has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 76th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 76th |
| 2024 | 83rd |
| 2023 | 73rd |
| 2022 | 68th |
| 2021 | 64th |
| 2020 | 65th |
| 2019 | 56th |
| 2018 | 43rd |
| 2017 | 51st |
| 2016 | 44th |
| 2015 | 44th |
| 2014 | 53rd |
| 2013 | 55th |
| 2012 | 69th |
| 2011 | 62nd |
| 2010 | 70th |
| 2009 | 68th |
| 2008 | 75th |