Boy · #9,788 in 2026

Paten

Name: Popularity of the name Paten in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Paten, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,788

Peak Rank

#9,788 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2007

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#9788

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Paten

Paten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 7 Patens were born — ranking #9,788 that year. As of 2026, Paten ranks #9,788 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Patens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Paten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Paten is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Patton
Patten
Paton
Patan
Patin
Pattin
Peyton
Payton
Poten
Piton
Padden
Potten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paten

What does the name Paten mean?

Paten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Paten in 2026?

In 2026, Paten ranks #9,788 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Paten most popular?

Paten reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #9,788 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Paten a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Paten is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Paten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Paten include Turk, Elchanan, Nichollas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Paten

Paten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Paten's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #9,788. Use the chart and map above to compare Paten's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.