Pat
- Pronunciation
- [Pat]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Fish
- Origin
- Native American
Pat Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 26,732 baby boys have been named Pat. The name peaked in 1960 with 999 US births that year (rank #253).
Top States for Pat
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Pat births are: Texas (2,744), California (2,357), New York (1,896).
Other Native American-Origin Names Like Pat
If you like Pat's Native American origin, consider these related names: Abedabun, Abequa, Abeque, Abetzi, Abey. Browse all Native American names →
3-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Pat's exact length and starting letter: Pan, Pax, Pay, Paz, Peg.
Quick Facts About Pat
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia | Noble | Female | Spanish |
Famous People Named Pat
3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Pat.
- Pat Benatar — Rock Singer (1953)
- Pat Conroy is an American bestselling author and has written several novels and memoirs.
- Pat Robertson is a media mogul who hosts the Christian News, ‘The 700 Club’.
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Compare Pat to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Pat against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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