Find out how popular the first name Patryck has been for the last 24 years (from 1992 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Patryck by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Patryck is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Patryck.

The history of the first name Patryck

The name Patryck has its origins in the Latin name Patricius, which was derived from the word "patricius" meaning "patrician" or "nobleman." This name gained prominence in the 4th century AD and was associated with the Romano-British aristocracy.

The name Patricius was later adopted by early Christian missionaries, most notably Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick, who lived in the 5th century AD, was instrumental in spreading Christianity throughout Ireland and is credited with establishing the first churches and monasteries in the country.

As the name Patricius spread throughout Europe, it underwent various transformations and adaptations in different languages. In Old English, it became Padrig, while in Old French it was rendered as Patric or Patriz. The modern English form, Patrick, emerged from the Middle English variant "Patrik."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patryck can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which mentions a "Patric" in the year 681 AD. Another notable early bearer of the name was Patricius, a 5th-century Roman Senator and father of St. Augustine of Hippo.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Patryck or its variations. Here are five examples:

1. Saint Patrick (387-461 AD), the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the island and establishing numerous churches and monasteries.

2. Patricius (370-463 AD), a Roman Senator and the father of St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential figures in the development of Western Christianity.

3. Patricius Joannes Baptista de Benedicto (1619-1703), better known as Patrick D'Arcy, an Irish Jesuit who served as a missionary in China and contributed to the early Western understanding of Chinese culture.

4. Patrick Hamilton (c. 1504-1528), a Scottish Protestant reformer and martyr who was one of the first to introduce Lutheranism to Scotland.

5. Patrick Henry (1736-1799), a prominent American orator and politician who was instrumental in the American Revolution and is best known for his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech.

While the name Patryck has evolved over time and across different cultures, it has maintained a strong association with its noble and religious origins, reflecting the enduring influence of early Christian figures and the spread of their faith.

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