Patricio
Patricio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Nobleman or noble.
Origin and history
Patricio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Patricius, which originally denoted a member of the Roman noble class. It is widely recognized across Latin America and Spain, maintaining a steady presence in the United States. In recent years, it remains a moderately rare given name in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,619 babies in the United States have been named Patricio since 1880. It ranks #1827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1556.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.9 %)
- CA (24.8 %)
- NM (5.9 %)
- NY (2.5 %)
- FL (1.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 196 |
| 1930-1940 | 178 |
| 1940-1950 | 202 |
| 1950-1960 | 257 |
| 1960-1970 | 319 |
| 1970-1980 | 374 |
| 1980-1990 | 416 |
| 1990-2000 | 492 |
| 2000-2010 | 869 |
| 2010-2019 | 839 |
| 2020-2029 | 372 |
Famous people named Patricio
- Patricio Freire: MMA fighter, Athlete
- Patricio Aylwin: President, Politician
- Patricio O'Ward: Racing driver, Athlete
Nicknames
Pato, Patricito, Pat
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Latin 'patricius', which described members of the ruling class in ancient Rome.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, boys named Patricio are affectionately nicknamed 'Pato', the Spanish word for duck.