Patti
Patti is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Noble or noblewoman, derived from Patricia.
Origin and history
Patti is a traditional English nickname for Patricia, which derives from the Latin word patricius, meaning noble. It became popular as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. Though much less common for newborns today, it remains a recognizable classic.
Popularity in the United States
44,711 babies in the United States have been named Patti since 1880. It ranks #640 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.8 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- PA (7 %)
- OH (6 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 89 |
| 1920-1930 | 501 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,542 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,478 |
| 1950-1960 | 20,604 |
| 1960-1970 | 14,338 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,366 |
| 1980-1990 | 536 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Patti
- Patti Smith: Singer, Songwriter
- Patti LaBelle: Singer, Actress
- Patti LuPone: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Patti peaked as an independent given name in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
- It originated as a diminutive of Patricia, which refers to the patrician noble class in ancient Rome.