Pat

Q: Is Pat a boy or girl name?

Pat is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #38754, and as a boy name it ranks #28540.

Q: How popular is the name Pat?

Pat is ranked #38754 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ p-AT ]

Girl Name #38,754 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pat is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AT.

Parents who love the name Pat often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#38,754

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,754
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Patricia #1299 Patience #1327

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Pat is also used as a boy name, ranked #28540.

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Similar Names

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Pauline Girl Latin Pattie Girl Patsy Girl Paulina Girl Latin Patty Girl Paula Girl Latin Pansy Girl Paralee Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pat

Is Pat a boy or girl name?

Pat is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38754. As a boy name, it is ranked #28540. Pat is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pat?

Pat is pronounced p-AT.

How popular is the name Pat?

Pat is currently ranked #38754 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Pat a common or rare name?

Pat is an uncommon name, ranked #38754 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pat

Pat is a girl name .

Is Pat a boy or girl name? Pat is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,754 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,540. Pat is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pat is currently ranked #38,754 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Pat include Patricia, Patience . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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