Patricia Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationpah-TRISH-uh / pəˈtrɪʃə

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: noble; English: noblewoman

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Patricia is derived from the Latin word 'patricius', meaning 'noble'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States. It is often associated with qualities of nobility and grace.

Trend Summary

Patricia was most popular in the mid-20th century in the United States.

Similar Names

PatriziaPennyPaigePiperPoppy

Variants

  • Patrice
  • Patricia

International Variants

  • Patrícia (Portuguese)
  • Patrizia (Italian)
  • Patrice (French)
  • Patrícia (Hungarian)

Famous people named Patricia

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Fictional characters named Patricia

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Sibling Suggestions

PatrickPatricePaulaPabloPatsy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Patricia was first seen in the United States in 1917. Patricia has ranked as high as #770 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Patricia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Patricia (1994)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176
19185
19198
19207
192110
19228
192418
192523
192629
192738
192832
192943
193052
193146
193245
193376
193468
193586
1936100
193798
1938107
1939110
1940140
1941154
1942159
1943146
1944115
194599
1946111
1947120
194895
1949103
195084
1951128
1952104
1953127
1954101
195591
1956102
195791
1958106
195987
196070
196177
196280
196372
196484
196564
196681
196764
196869
196965
197071
197151
197248
197352
197448
197529
197635
197732
197834
197938
198039
198127
198244
198331
198433
198535
198639
198738
198843
198947
199039
199118
199211
199318
199411
19958
19968
19976
19986
19995
20005
20035
20065