Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1987
Pater
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Pater, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1987–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Pater is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Pater recorded 17 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2010.
- 17 total births
- 1987–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Pater since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 17
- total births
- 1987–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Pater was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
6 babies were named Pater in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Pater's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pater's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pater at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Pater popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2010
- Peak year (1987)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Pater by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Pater's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Pater births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 11 births (65% of all-time use).
Pater by state
Where Pater concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 29.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Pater's total US births 29.4%
5 of 17 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pater? ▼
17 babies have been named Pater since 1987. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1987 with 6 births.
When was Pater most popular? ▼
Pater was most popular in the 1980s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Pater most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pater are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Pater been used? ▼
Pater has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 24 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Pater? ▼
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 Pater's data
- Pater's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2010s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Paters (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Pater
Nearby Names Like Pater
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pater
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 Pater side by side: Pater vs Patrick Pater vs Pat Pater vs Patsy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1987–2010 (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. "Pater: Baby Name Since 1987 - 17 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pater. 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 Pater 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 June 2026.