How Many People Are Named Pate?
Complete statistics for the name Pate: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pate is a very rare male name, with only 188 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,758,727 Americans. That's pretty unique! It's also on the rise, with a peak birth year in 2003.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 272 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pate Through the Generations
Pate has seen a steady increase in popularity, especially among younger generations, with 56% of those named Pate being under 30 years old. The name reached its highest point in 2003 when there were 13 births, and now the average age of someone named Pate is 47. This indicates that while it's still a relatively new name, it's gaining traction and becoming more widely recognized.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pate's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pate
How Many People Have the Name Pate?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,998 people in the United States currently share the name Pate. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,838 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Pate a Common or Rare Name?
Pate is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Pate Mean?
Pate means "creative variant of Pat" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pate in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Pate Most Popular?
The name Pate reached peak popularity in 2003, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Pate?
Approximately 27,998 people named Pate live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27,998. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,838 Americans.
Is Pate a rare name?
Pate is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,838 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pate mean?
Pate means "creative variant of Pat" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pate more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Pate are male and 0% are female.
When was Pate most popular?
Pate peaked in 2003 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.