Lapatrick
Of unknown origin, a rare masculine name with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Lapatrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lapatrick today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lapatrick births was 1993 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lapatrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lapatrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1993
8 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,647
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Lapatrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lapatrick from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 19 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lapatrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lapatrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lapatrick
The name Lapatrick is an ancient and intriguing one, its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from the Celtic tribes of the British Isles, particularly the regions now known as Ireland and Scotland. Linguists have traced its roots to the Gaelic words "lapa," meaning "marshy land," and "tric," signifying "frequent" or "abundant." Thus, the name Lapatrick may have initially referred to someone residing in a marshy or wetland area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lapatrick appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In these annals, a figure named Lapatrick mac Áedáin is mentioned as a chieftain who led a clan in the 7th century AD. This suggests the name's use among Celtic nobility and ruling classes during that era.
The name Lapatrick also bears a striking resemblance to the Latin name "Patricius," which was borne by the legendary Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. While no direct connection has been established, some scholars speculate that the name Lapatrick may have evolved as a localized variation or adaptation of the more widely known Patricius.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the name Lapatrick. One such figure was Lapatrick O'Donnell, a 16th-century Irish lord who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English forces. Another was Lapatrick MacGregor, a Scottish warrior from the 17th century, known for his bravery and loyalty to the MacGregor clan.
In the realm of literature, the name Lapatrick appears in the epic poem "The Lay of the Last Minstrel" by Sir Walter Scott. One of the characters, a valiant knight, bears this name, adding a touch of Celtic romanticism to the work.
Other notable bearers of the name Lapatrick include Lapatrick Callahan (1842-1917), an Irish-American politician who served as the Mayor of Philadelphia, and Lapatrick Sinclair (1901-1988), a Scottish artist renowned for his landscapes and portraiture.
While the name Lapatrick may not be as widely used today as it once was, it remains a captivating link to the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic nations. Its enduring presence in historical records and literature serves as a testament to the enduring influence of these ancient peoples and their traditions.
People
Lapatrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lapatrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lapatrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lapatrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lapatrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Lapatrick a common name?
We classify Lapatrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lapatrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Lapatrick was 1993, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lapatrick is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lapatrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lapatrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lapatrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lapatrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lapatrick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lapatrick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lapatrick?
Want to know how many people share the name Lapatrick? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.