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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Patrick originates from the Latin “patricius” meaning “a patrician.” Gaelic forms of Patrick are “Padraic,” “Padraig” and “Padruig.”

The name was adopted and popularized by Saint Patrick – originally named Sucat - during the 4th and 5th centuries. He was a missionary to and patron saint of Ireland, who eventually Christianized the entire country.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census, Patrick ranked as the 42nd most popular male first name, the 2,047th most popular female first name and the 465th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names every decade since 1880. In the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 200 most popular boys' names every year from 2000 (69th) through 2006 (110th), although it appears to be slightly on the decline.

United States Popularity of the boy's name Patrick in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:110th
• Year: 2005 Rank:108th
• Year: 2004 Rank:100th
• Year: 2003 Rank:92nd
• Year: 2002 Rank:80th
• Year: 2001 Rank:73rd
• Year: 2000 Rank:69th

In 2007, the popularity of the boy’s name Patrick ranked 43rd in Australia.

FACTS

• March 16th is celebrated by the Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick.
• March 17th is celebrated by the Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick.
• March 17th is celebrated in France and Germany in honor of the name Patrick.
• April 28th is celebrated by the Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick of Prusa.
• May 24th is celebrated by the Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick.
• July 4th is celebrated by the Catholic Church in honor of Bl. Patrick Salmon.

NAMESAKES

• “St. Patrick's Day” is an Irish holiday, on March 17th, in honor of the saint.
• “St. Patrick's Day” is a song by singer and songwriter John Mayer.
• “The Night Pat Murphy Died” is a song by the Canadian folk, rock band “Great Big Sea.”
• “Patrick Star” is the name of a fictional starfish character in the animated cartoon “SpongeBob SqaurePants.”

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Patrick Henry – Prominent American revolutionary widely known for saying, “Give me Liberty, or give me Death!"
• Patrick Aloysius Ewing – Former professional NBA player (center) who was an All Star eleven times and two time Olympic gold medalist. He becomes eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2008.
• Patrick White – Won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1973.
• Patrick M. S. Blackett – Won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1948.

NOTES

OTHER PATRICK'S

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Author: Rich Kachold