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Fitzpatrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced fits-PAT-rik /fɪtsˈpæt.rɪk/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Fitzpatrick, 'son of Patrick' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of', + Patrick, from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; patrician'); a surname-name; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Patrick (a nobleman): Fitzpatrick is an Irish surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Latin
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Fitzpatrick, 'son of Patrick' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of', + Patrick, from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; patrician'); a surname-name; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#7379 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fitzpatrick comes from the Irish surname Fitzpatrick, 'son of Patrick' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of', + Patrick, from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; patrician'; a surname-name; we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'fits-PAT-rik'; nickname Fitz).

In the U.S. it appears thinly as a given name. Rare, son-of-Patrick at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Fitzpatrick means 'son of Patrick' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of', + Patrick, 'a nobleman; patrician') — a crisp, modern surname-name (we note the surname; said 'fits-PAT-rik').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Fitzpatrick — surname-name

Variations

KilpatrickFitz

Nicknames

Fitz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fitzpatrick mean?

Fitzpatrick is an Irish surname, 'son of Patrick' ('son of' + 'a nobleman'); a surname-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Fitzpatrick?

It's said fits-PAT-rik /fɪtsˈpæt.rɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fitzpatrick a boy or girl name?

Fitzpatrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Fitzpatrick?

Fitzpatrick is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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