Patty
Patty is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Noble or noblewoman.
Origin and history
Patty originated as a familiar diminutival form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin word patricius. It saw immense popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as both a nickname and a independent given name. Today, its usage for newborns is rare, giving it a classic retro appeal.
Popularity in the United States
62,452 babies in the United States have been named Patty since 1880. It ranks #514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.7 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- IN (5.6 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 32 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 339 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,764 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,625 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,417 |
| 1950-1960 | 16,106 |
| 1960-1970 | 17,521 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,057 |
| 1980-1990 | 893 |
| 1990-2000 | 351 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Patty
- Patty Duke: Actress
- Patty Hearst: Author, Socialite
- Patty Smyth: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Patty originated as an English hypocoristic variant of Patricia, which comes from the Latin word for aristocrat or noblewoman.
- Patty reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.