Patterson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#11,654

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Patterson

How common

1 in 284,679

boys born in 2025

Peak year

2010

19 babies

All-time total

560

#7,529 all-time among boys

First recorded

1912

in Social Security records

Patterson popularity over time

560 babies have been named Patterson since 1912, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	34	34	3	–	#2,591
1920s	–	47	47	5	+38%	#2,897
1930s	–	22	22	2	-53%	#2,503
1940s	–	66	66	7	+200%	#2,430
1950s	–	57	57	6	-14%	#2,404
1960s	–	44	44	4	-23%	#3,221
1970s	–	10	10	1	-77%	#5,673
1980s	–	26	26	3	+160%	#5,321
1990s	5	27	32	3	+23%	#6,389
2000s	5	72	77	8	+141%	#6,799
2010s	10	111	121	12	+57%	#5,581
2020s (to 2025)	–	24	24	4	-67%	#7,376

The story of Patterson

Patterson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,654 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1912, 560 American babies have been named Patterson. Its peak came in 2010, when 19 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Patterson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Patterson?

The median living Patterson is about 22 years old; half are between 12 and 60. An estimated 400 people named Patterson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Patterson year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	6	#11,654
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	7	#10,523
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	11	#7,376
2019	–	–	10	#8,056
2018	–	–	11	#7,490
2017	–	–	5	#13,744
2016	–	–	6	#11,773
2015	–	–	16	#5,675
2014	5	#18,557	11	#7,416
2013	–	–	16	#5,581
2012	–	–	11	#7,415
2011	–	–	11	#7,372
2010	5	#19,141	14	#6,288
2009	–	–	9	#8,814
2008	–	–	10	#8,137
2007	–	–	7	#10,606
2006	–	–	11	#7,297
2005	5	#18,480	5	#12,845
2004	–	–	5	#12,732
2003	–	–	8	#8,427
2002	–	–	–	–
2001	–	–	10	#6,799
2000	–	–	7	#8,884
1995	–	–	6	#8,596
1990	–	–	6	#7,849
1985	–	–	6	#6,312
1980	–	–	–	–
1975	–	–	5	#6,069
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	5	#4,295
1960	–	–	7	#3,572
1955	–	–	12	#2,404
1950	–	–	7	#3,246
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	9	#2,624
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	7	#3,516
1925	–	–	7	#3,654
1920	–	–	–	–
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Patterson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Patterson?

The median living Patterson is about 22 years old. Half of all living Pattersons are between 12 and 60 years old.

How many people named Patterson are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Patterson are alive in the United States, based on 560 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Patterson in 2025?

Patterson ranked #11,654 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Patterson?

560 babies have been named Patterson in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Patterson most popular?

Patterson peaked in 2010, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Patterson a boy or girl name?

Patterson is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Patterson rising or falling?

Patterson is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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