Patterson
Meaningson of Patrick · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,302 in 1955
6 babies were named Patterson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,661 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Patterson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Patterson, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Patterson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPatterson first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1955, when it ranked #2,302. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPatterson has slipped 3,661 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Patterson means “son of Patrick”.
About the name Patterson
Patterson is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “son of Patrick”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Patterson for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 68 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #2,302 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.7 | 175,824 boys |
| 1920s | 4.3 | 233,645 boys |
| 1930s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1940s | 4.6 | 216,450 boys |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 444,444 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 719,424 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 278,552 boys |
| 2010s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 428,571 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Patterson
What does the name Patterson mean?
Patterson means “son of Patrick” in English.
What is the origin of the name Patterson?
Patterson has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Patterson a boy or girl name?
Patterson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Patterson?
Patterson ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#2,302).