Chris Patten, one time British Member of Parliament, Governor of Hong Kong, European Commissioner for Foreign Relations, and current Lord Patten of Barnes and Chancellor of Newcastle and Oxford Universities

Patten (shoe) Medieval footwear similar to clogs.

Thomas Patten Stafford, astronaut

David W. Patten, leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles

Fred Patten, commentator on manga and Furry fandom

John Patten (26 April 1746 – 26 December 1800), American farmer and politician

Patten, Maine

Brian Patten, British poet

Vince Van Patten, American actor

John Wilson-Patten, 1st Baron Winmarleigh

Tim Van Patten, American film director

Dick Van Patten, American actor

Joyce Van Patten, American actress

John Patten (born 1945), British Conservative MP, Education Secretary

Jack Patten, Australian Aboriginal rights activist

Alice Patten, British actress

Edward Patten, soul singer