Pat
Pronunciation: [ p-AT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pat first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 12,036 babies have been named Pat in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pat is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,540 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,540
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Celtic origin
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Welsh origin
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About the Name Pat
Pat is a boy name .
Is Pat a boy or girl name? Pat is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,540 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,754. Pat is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pat is currently ranked #28,540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Pat include Patrick, Patton, Patricio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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