Patsy
Patsy is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Nobleman or patrician.
Origin and history
Patsy originated as a diminutive of Patrick, which derives from the Latin name Patricius meaning 'nobleman'. While historically given to both boys and girls in the United States, its usage for males was most prominent in the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a primary given name for newborn boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
7,713 babies in the United States have been named Patsy since 1880. It ranks #1378 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.9 %)
- NJ (17.8 %)
- PA (16.9 %)
- CT (7.2 %)
- MA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 171 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,845 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,895 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,418 |
| 1940-1950 | 623 |
| 1950-1960 | 357 |
| 1960-1970 | 233 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Patsy originally developed as an English diminutive for Patrick before becoming an independent given name for both sexes.
- In the early 20th century in the United States, Patsy was regularly registered as a given name for both boys and girls.