Patrick is an Irish given name derived from the Latin 'Patricius', which means 'noble' or 'of noble birth'. It was initially used as a surname, but began to be used as a given name in Ireland during the Middle Ages. The most famous bearer of this name is Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was believed to have lived in the fifth century AD. Today, Patrick remains a popular choice for boys' names in many countries around the world.
"Patrick was quite popular as a baby name for boys from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, with peak years being 1983 and 1986."