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Patrick

Patrick ranks #347 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 12 places, 118 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #306 among boy cat names.
Patrick's popularity trend

Patrick's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2016.

0.005%0.01%0.015%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
118
across 12 places
Popularity rank
#347
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+315
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Patrick mean?
/ˈpætɹɪk/2 syllables

Patrick comes from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'of the patricians' or 'nobleman' — patricius described a member of ancient Rome's highest social class. The name spread across Europe thanks to Saint Patrick, the fifth-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, and it has stayed closely tied to Irish heritage ever since.

Patrick carries an easy, dignified warmth — solid and old-fashioned without feeling stuffy. It suits a steady, good-natured companion, the kind who greets everyone like an old friend.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Patrick shows up

Patrick's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%

Names like Patrick

PatchPattonPatchyMaverickNickMickBrickFrederickRickFinnickChadwickSlick