Total births
1,664
Unisex name · since 1915
Patton
Patton has 1,664 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2293
- among boys today
- 1,664
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
1,664 babies have been named Patton since 1915, making it today's #2293 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Patton recorded 1,664 times among boys since 1915, holding rank #2293 nationally today, ahead of 84% 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 1915 to 2025.
- #2293 among boys today
- 1,664 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Patton is currently the #2293 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 1,664 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2293
- among boys today
- 1,664
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Patton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2293
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Patton was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
70 babies were named Patton in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Patton compares
1,664 Top 23% higher than 77% of 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
Patton's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Patton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,664 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 70 | 23 | 22,252 |
Patton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Patton's full recorded timeline at 1979, 80% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 20% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 70 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Patton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#2,293
Active since
1915
Patton popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 70
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Patton popularity over time - girls
99 total births recorded since 2002 (Patton as girls' name)
Patton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Patton's strongest decade.
581 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Patton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 9
1910s
9 births
- 1920s 44
1920s
44 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 87
1940s
87 births
- 1950s 76
1950s
76 births
- 1960s 46
1960s
46 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s 114
1990s
114 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
581 births
- 2020s
2020s
306 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 581 births (35% of all-time use).
How Patton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Patton's total volume
Patton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Patton by state
Where Patton concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 138 | 8.3% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 33 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 20 | 1.2% |
| #5 | California | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 7 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Patton's total US births 8.3%
Even split
138 of 1,664 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Patton appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Patton? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 1,664 babies named Patton. Today it holds rank #2293 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 70 births.
When was Patton most popular? ▼
Patton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 581 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Patton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Patton are Texas (138 births), Tennessee (33 births), Alabama (21 births).
Is Patton a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Patton is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,664 births, and as a girl's name it has 99 births.
How long has the name Patton been used? ▼
Records for Patton go back to 1915, giving 111 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Patton? ▼
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 Patton's data
- Patton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (581 total births) through the 2020s (306) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Pattons (138 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 Patton
Nearby Names Like Patton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Patton
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 Patton side by side: Patton vs Patrick Patton vs Pat Patton vs Patsy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Patton
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Leviticus #2295
1,508 births · Peak 2023
Patricio #2290
4,619 births · Peak 2009
Rui #2296
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Glen #2289
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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, 1915–2025 (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. "Patton: #2293 Unisex Name - 1,664 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/patton. 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 Patton 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.