Pat
girl namePat entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #134 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#134
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1467 |
| 1900s | #1382 |
| 1910s | #917 |
| 1920s | #546 |
| 1930s | #166 |
| 1940s | #168 |
| 1950s | #420 |
| 1960s | #868 |
| 1970s | #3350 |
| 1980s | #7861 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 21,000 people named Pat are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pat alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pat in 2025?
- Pat is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pat most popular?
- Pat peaked in 1940, reaching #134 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pat with classmates?
- Pat will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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