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Patton

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Pronounced PAT-un /ˈpæt.ən/Medium

Meaning: An English surname, from a diminutive of Patrick ('noble; patrician'), famously borne by General George Patton. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong surname name: Patton ties to Patrick ('noble') (said 'PAT-un'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname, from a diminutive of Patrick ('noble; patrician'), famously borne by General George Patton. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13120 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120022023

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

Patton comes from an English surname tied to Patrick ('noble'). As a girl's name it is very rare and reads as a bold surname pick; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note (said 'PAT-un').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Extremely rare, surname-style, and bold.

Did you know? Patton is an English surname from a pet form of Patrick ('noble'), best known for General George Patton; used here for a girl, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note (said 'PAT-un').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Patton — FLAG: English surname (General Patton); overwhelmingly male. audio false.

Variations

PatonPattonnPayton

Nicknames

PatPatty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patton mean?

Patton is an English surname tied to Patrick ('noble'); it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Patton?

It's said PAT-un /ˈpæt.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Patton a boy or girl name?

Patton is used here as a girl's name, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's — we note the lean.

How popular is Patton?

Patton is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. and far more common for boys.

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