Patricia
Patricia is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Noble; of noble birth.
Origin and history
Patricia is derived from the Latin term 'patricius', meaning noble or of aristocratic birth. While predominantly given to females, historical U.S. records document thousands of males named Patricia, particularly in the mid-20th century. Today, male usage of the name in the U.S. is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,961 babies in the United States have been named Patricia since 1880. It ranks #1731 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.7 %)
- CA (19.9 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 208 |
| 1930-1940 | 788 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,242 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,021 |
| 1960-1970 | 726 |
| 1970-1980 | 438 |
| 1980-1990 | 374 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Pat, Patty, Paddy
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin masculine noun 'patricius', which originally designated members of the Roman noble class.
- Nearly 5,000 males in the U.S. have been registered with the given name Patricia since official recording began in 1880.