Patricia
Female name · ↓ Falling
1,590
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1886
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Patricia
Patricia is of Latin origin meaning 'noble,' the feminine form of Patrick. It peaked at #3 in the 1940s in the US. Notable Patricias include Patricia Arquette, Patricia Highsmith, and Patti Smith.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 64 births |
| 1890s | 366 births |
| 1900s | 1,315 births |
| 1910s | 4,782 births |
| 1920s | 31,507 births |
| 1930s | 94,043 births |
| 1940s | 166,676 births |
| 1950s | 185,595 births |
| 1960s | 90,918 births |
| 1970s | 32,019 births |
| 1980s | 17,469 births |
| 1990s | 9,336 births |
| 2000s | 3,478 births |
| 2010s | 1,017 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Patricia?
Patricia has been given to 1,590 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 23,270 births that year.
Is Patricia a boy or girl name?
Patricia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Patricia most popular?
Patricia was most popular in 1951, when 23,270 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Patricia?
Patricia first appeared in US records in 1886.