Patterson

Pronunciation: [ p-AT-ers-uhn ]

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Boy Name #16,202 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Patterson is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AT-ers-uhn.

Parents who love the name Patterson often also consider Anyis, Smokey, Adom .

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Historical Record

Patterson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 365 babies have been named Patterson in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Patterson is past its peak , currently ranked #16,202 for boy names in the US .

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#16,202
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Peaked 1955 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,202
Total SSA Count
7

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Patterson is also used as a girl name, ranked #45653.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patterson

Is Patterson a boy or girl name?
Patterson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16202. As a girl name, it is ranked #45653. Patterson is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Patterson?
Patterson is pronounced p-AT-ers-uhn.
How popular is the name Patterson?
Patterson is currently ranked #16202 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Patterson?
Common nicknames for Patterson include Pat, Patt, Patty, Pattie, Patte, Pattey, Patteie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Rson, and Pay.
Is Patterson a common or rare name?
Patterson is an uncommon name, ranked #16202 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Patterson?
Patterson pairs well with Anyis, Smokey, Adom, Quay in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Patterson?
Related spellings include Patton.

About the Name Patterson

Patterson is a boy name .

Is Patterson a boy or girl name? Patterson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,202 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,653. Patterson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Patterson is currently ranked #16,202 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Patterson include Pat, Patt, Patty, Pattie, Patte, Pattey, Patteie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Rson, and Pay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Patterson include Patton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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