Total births
282
Boys' name · since 1901
Pate
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 282 babies named Pate, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12403
- among boys today
- 282
- born since 1901
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Pate is the #12403 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 282 recorded since 1901.
Social Security Administration records show Pate recorded 282 times among boys since 1901, holding rank #12403 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 2025.
- #12403 among boys today
- 282 born since 1901
- 2010s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Pate is currently the #12403 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 282 born since 1901, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12403
- among boys today
- 282
- born since 1901
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Pate vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12403
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Pate was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
13 babies were named Pate in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Pate compares
282 45th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Pate's all-time total is 23% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pate | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 282 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 13 | 23 | 22,252 |
Pate's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pate's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pate at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#12,403
Active since
1901
Pate popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 125 years of records
Pate by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Pate's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Pate births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
29 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
67 births
- 2020s
2020s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 67 births (24% of all-time use).
Pate by state
Where Pate concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Pate's total US births 2.1%
6 of 282 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pate? ▼
Pate has been given to 282 babies in the U.S. since 1901, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12403 as of the latest data. 13 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Pate most popular? ▼
Pate was most popular in the 2010s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Pate most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pate are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Pate been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pate since 1901 -- 125 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Pate? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Patrick, Pat, Patsy, Patricia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pate's data
- Pate's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (67 total births) through the 2020s (34) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Pates (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pate
Nearby Names Like Pate
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pate
Patrick Boy
#221 686,590 births
Pat Boy
26,732 births
Patsy Boy
7,713 births
Patricia Boy
4,961 births
Patricio Boy
#2290 4,619 births
Compare Pate side by side: Pate vs Patrick Pate vs Pat Pate vs Patsy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Pate
Teddie #12402
1,458 births · Peak 1940
Farrell #12404
4,355 births · Peak 1935
Royden #12401
879 births · Peak 1918
Calvert #12405
1,701 births · Peak 1924
Les #12400
3,448 births · Peak 1961
Paschal #12406
592 births · Peak 1926
Elizah #12399
570 births · Peak 1999
Spence #12407
1,114 births · Peak 1970
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1901–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pate: #12403 Boys' Name - 282 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pate. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pate draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.