Patsy
Patsy is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Noble or patrician; of noble birth.
Origin and history
Patsy originated as a diminutive of Patricia, which derives from the Latin word 'patricius' meaning noble or patrician. It was also historically used as a diminutive for Patrick. Popularity for Patsy peaked in the mid-20th century in the United States and has since become relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
119,448 babies in the United States have been named Patsy since 1880. It ranks #328 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1992.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.1 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
- NC (6 %)
- OK (5.2 %)
- AR (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 193 |
| 1890-1900 | 229 |
| 1900-1910 | 385 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,206 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,228 |
| 1930-1940 | 36,475 |
| 1940-1950 | 40,282 |
| 1950-1960 | 21,734 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,919 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,746 |
| 1980-1990 | 845 |
| 1990-2000 | 690 |
| 2000-2010 | 257 |
| 2010-2019 | 150 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Famous people named Patsy
- Patsy Cline: Singer, Musician
- Patsy Mink: Politician, Lawyer
Fun facts
- Patsy evolved in English as a pet form of Patricia and Patrick before establishing independent legal usage.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.