The name Patrick comes from the Latin name Patricius, meaining "nobleman." It was popularized by Saint Patrick, a 5th-century missionary who helped spread Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, the country's national apostle and the inspiration behind St. Patrick's Day. Patrick was a top-175 boy's name every year between 1900 and 1936, and a top-100 boy's name every year between 1937 and 2003. It has grown less and less popular in the 21st century and has fallen back to 224th, according to 2023 data by the Social Security Administration. It's also the name NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave his son Patrick Lavon III, whom he refers to as "Bronze."
