Patrik
A masculine name derived from Latin "Patricius" meaning nobleman or patrician.
Name Census estimates that about 674 living Americans carry the first name Patrik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Patrik today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrik births was 1992 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrik. 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.
People living today
674
~ 1 in 508,538 Americans
Peak year
1992
29 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,933
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Patrik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrik from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 234 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
Patrik 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 Patrik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patriks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrik
The name Patrik has its roots in the Latin language and culture. It originated as a masculine form of the Roman family name Patricius, derived from the Latin word "patricus" meaning "nobleman" or "patrician." The name was initially associated with members of the Roman aristocratic class known as patricians.
During the early centuries of Christianity, the name Patricius was adopted by several early saints and religious figures, contributing to its spread across Europe. One notable bearer was Saint Patrick, the 5th-century missionary and patron saint of Ireland, whose Latin name was Patricius. His influence played a significant role in popularizing the name throughout the British Isles.
The name Patrik, with its distinctive spelling, emerged as a variant in various Germanic and Scandinavian languages, reflecting the adaptation of the Latin name to these linguistic traditions. In Old English, the name appeared as Patricius, while in Old Norse, it was rendered as Patrekr.
Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patrik can be found in medieval records and chronicles. For example, Patrik Vemon, a 12th-century Anglo-Norman nobleman, is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Another notable bearer was Patrik Galitzin, a Russian prince and diplomat in the 18th century (1722-1799).
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Patrik and left their mark in various fields. One prominent figure was Patrik Nilsson, a Swedish astronomer and cartographer from the 17th century (1600-1668), known for his contributions to celestial mapping. Another was Patrik Lorne, a Scottish poet and playwright from the 16th century (1525-1595), whose works were influential in the development of early modern Scottish literature.
The name Patrik has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and entertainment. Patrik Ervell, a Swedish-American fashion designer (born in 1979), has gained recognition for his minimalist aesthetic and innovative designs. Patrik Sundström, a Swedish actor (born in 1974), has appeared in numerous films and television series, including the acclaimed crime drama "Beck."
It is worth noting that while the name Patrik has a rich historical legacy, its popularity and usage have varied across different regions and time periods, reflecting cultural and linguistic influences.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Patrik
People
Patrik + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Patrik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 674 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrik 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 508,538 US residents.
Is Patrik a common name?
We classify Patrik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 692 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrik most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrik was 1992, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrik is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrik 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.
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.