Patt
A shortened form of the name Patrick, of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Patt. It is a predominantly female name (97.6% of registrations). The average person named Patt today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patt births was 1946 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patt. 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
- • The typical person named Patt is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Patts were born before 1957.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
1946
24 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,419
Tracked since 1927
Gender
Gender distribution for Patt
Patt leans heavily female at 97.6% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Patt as a male name
- Ranked #4,419 in 1959
- 5 male births in 1959
- Peak: 1952 (5 births)
Patt as a female name
- Ranked #7,301 in 1962
- 5 female births in 1962
- Peak: 1946 (24 births)
Popularity
Patt: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patt from the 1920s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 174 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patt 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 Patt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patt
The name Patt is believed to have originated from the Germanic language family, specifically from the Old English word "pæth," which means "path" or "way." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near a well-trodden path or road.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Patt emerged as a diminutive form of the Old English name "Pætta," which itself was a shortened version of names like "Pætric" or "Pætræs." These names were derived from the Latin name "Patricius," meaning "noble" or "patrician."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patt can be found in the Domesday Book, a historic manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named "Patt" in the county of Gloucestershire, England.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Patt. One of the earliest was Patt of Ferrara, an Italian painter who lived in the 14th century and is known for his frescoes in the Church of San Francesco in Ferrara.
Another historical figure with the name Patt was Sir Patt Vaux, an English nobleman who served as the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire in the 16th century during the reign of Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Patt Yorke was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Piccadilly Houses in London and the Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
During the American Revolutionary War, Patt Rogers was a patriot and soldier who fought in the Battle of Saratoga and later served as a member of the Massachusetts state legislature.
In the 19th century, Patt Garrett was a famous American lawman and sheriff who is best known for his involvement in the pursuit and eventual killing of the outlaw Billy the Kid in 1881.
While the name Patt has its roots in the Germanic and Old English languages, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Patt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patt as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Patt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patt 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 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Patt a common name?
We classify Patt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 410 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patt most popular?
The single biggest year for Patt was 1946, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patt is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patt a female name?
Yes, 97.6% of people registered as Patt in the SSA data are female. 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.