Noble or patrician
Derived from the Latin name Patricius, it originally denoted a member of the Roman hereditary aristocratic class. It gained immense popularity due to Saint Patrick, the 5th-century missionary and patron saint of Ireland. The name has remained a steady classic in the English-speaking world for centuries.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed English actor known for Star Trek and X-Men
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
Actor and dancer famous for Dirty Dancing and Ghost
Actor known for Grey's Anatomy
A dim-witted but friendly pink starfish · SpongeBob SquarePants
Wealthy investment banker and serial killer · American Psycho
American Founding Father known for 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'
Nobel Prize-winning French novelist
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
Consultant with keen observational skills · The Mentalist
