Patricio
Boy name · #2334 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Patricio? In official American birth records, Patricio has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 59 baby boys were named Patricio, placing it at #2334 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1646, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 30,508 boys born in 2025 was named Patricio.
The 143-year story
Patricio first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 112 boys were named Patricio — good for #1488 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Patricio per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Patricio against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Patricio in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Patricio is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Patricio will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Patricio is most common
State-level data for Patricio is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Patricio
Statistically, parents drawn to Patricio tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mauricio, Ignacio, Horacio, Braulio, and Macario.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Patricio | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2332 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2288 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2078 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2191 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2020 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2147 |
| 2017 | 77 | #1883 |
| 2016 | 86 | #1774 |
| 2015 | 96 | #1646 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1920 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1563 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1637 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1886 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1574 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1488 |
| 2008 | 93 | #1655 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1488 |
| 2006 | 93 | #1575 |
| 2005 | 93 | #1525 |
| 2004 | 88 | #1516 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1430 |
| 2002 | 73 | #1636 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1841 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Patricio?
In official American birth records, the name Patricio first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Patricio a popular boy name?
Patricio ranked #2334 among boys in 2025 with 59 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1646.
When was the name Patricio most popular?
Patricio peaked in 2009, when 112 American boys received the name (ranked #1488 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Patricio?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 30,508 newborn American boys was named Patricio. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.