Name comparison · boy names
Patrick vs. Paul
In 2025, Patrick leads at #235 among U.S. boys' names, with Paul at #262. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Patrick | Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #235 | #262 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,495 | 1,316 |
| All-time peak | #30 in 1964 | #12 in 1916 |
| Uniqueness score | 30 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alaska (#56) | Alaska (#110) |