boys' name · peaked 2009

Patricio

Every Patricio since 1882 — 4,624 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,346
among boys
Babies in 2025
59
named Patricio
Peak year
2009
112 babies
All-time total
4,624
since 1882

The story of Patricio

Patricio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,346 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1882, 4,624 American babies have been named Patricio. Its peak came in 2009, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Patricio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Patricio 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 59 #2,346
2024 62 #2,305
2023 71 #2,089
2022 66 #2,212
2021 54 #2,486
2020 60 #2,284
2019 72 #2,035
2018 65 #2,162
2017 77 #1,892
2016 86 #1,781
2015 96 #1,653
2014 75 #1,936
2013 100 #1,566
2012 94 #1,653
2011 74 #1,899
2010 100 #1,584
2009 112 #1,494
2008 93 #1,662
2007 107 #1,494
2006 93 #1,580
2005 93 #1,533
2004 88 #1,528
2003 92 #1,434
2002 73 #1,646
2001 60 #1,861
2000 58 #1,843
1995 47 #1,858
1990 50 #1,654
1985 34 #1,782
1980 49 #1,352
1975 5 #10,144 40 #1,398
1970 35 #1,432
1965 31 #1,401
1960 33 #1,395
1955 25 #1,566
1950 18 #1,795
1945 22 #1,432
1940 13 #2,061
1935 14 #2,004
1930 26 #1,456
1925 15 #2,159
1920 24 #1,582
1915 17 #1,763
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1880

Famous people named Patricio

  1. Patricio Aylwin Politician · 1918–2016
  2. Patricio Guzmán Film director · b. 1941
  3. Patricio Escobar Politician · 1843–1912
  4. Patricio Arabolaza Soccer player · 1893–1935
  5. Patricio Hernández Soccer player · b. 1956

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Patricio in 2025?

Patricio ranked #2,346 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Patricio?

4,624 babies have been named Patricio in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Patricio most popular?

Patricio peaked in 2009, when 112 newborns received the name.

Is Patricio a boy or girl name?

Patricio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Patricio rising or falling?

Patricio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Patricio?

Well-known people named Patricio include Patricio Aylwin (politician), Patricio Guzmán (film director), Patricio Escobar (politician).

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