NAME PROFILE
Pat
Pat is a diminutive of Patrick or Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'nobleman' in Latin. The name conveys a sense of friendliness and approachability, often associated with someone who is reliable and supportive.
Key Stats
| Total births | 66,855 |
| Gender | Male (33% / 67%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1992 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%NY — 22%CA — 20%IL — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Pat Benatar (Singer-songwriter, *Hit Me With Your Best Shot*) · Pat Sajak (Television personality, *Wheel of Fortune*) · Patricia Highsmith (Author, *Strangers on a Train*) · Patrice Bergeron (Hockey player, Boston Bruins captain) · Pat Riley (Basketball coach, Miami Heat)
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