Is Patton a boy's or girl's name?

Patton is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 93 recorded births.

When was Patton most popular?

Patton reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 70 births that year. It is currently ranked #2325 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Patton?

Patton is currently ranked #2325 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,627 babies since 1915.

Patton

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishRising fast Also a pet name

#2325▲ 464in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Patton is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a surname meaning 'Pat's town' or 'warrior's settlement.' It carries indelible military associations through General George S. Patton, one of World War II's most audacious commanders, lending this name a spirit of bold, fearless leadership.

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Popularity Over Time

Patton climbed 2050 spots in the last 20 years — from #4375 to #2325.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Patton
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	269	#2519	▼
2010s	581	#2323	▲
2000s	259	#3850	▲
1990s	114	#5976	▲
1980s	59	#5811	▼
1970s	71	#4397	▲
1960s	46	#3881	▼
1950s	76	#3336	▼
1940s	87	#2733	▲
1930s	12	#3509	▼
1920s	44	#4156	▲
1910s	9	#2771	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(88 years, 1915–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Patton
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	61	#2325	+15 (32.6%)
2023	46	#2789	-8 (-14.8%)
2022	54	#2547	+2 (3.8%)
2021	52	#2547	-4 (-7.1%)
2020	56	#2386	-6 (-9.7%)
2019	62	#2254	+1 (1.6%)
2018	61	#2252	-8 (-11.6%)
2017	69	#2046	+1 (1.5%)
2016	68	#2081	-2 (-2.9%)
2015	70	#2048	+19 (37.3%)
2014	51	#2481	-6 (-10.5%)
2013	57	#2270	+9 (18.8%)
2012	48	#2582	-2 (-4.0%)
2011	50	#2498	+5 (11.1%)
2010	45	#2716	+13 (40.6%)
2009	32	#3456	+4 (14.3%)
2008	28	#3808	+1 (3.7%)
2007	27	#3866	-2 (-6.9%)
2006	29	#3587	-8 (-21.6%)
2005	37	#2886	+17 (85.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Patton as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Patton has also been given to 93 girls in the U.S. since 2002.

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Current rank

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Patton be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Patton is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2325. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Patton, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1915–2024) · Methodology