Patricia Girl

Popularity: #773 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: noble; English: noblewoman

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Patricia is derived from the Latin word 'patricius', meaning noble or patrician. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century. The name has been associated with various saints, particularly Saint Patricia, which has contributed to its use in Christian contexts. Patricia has been a common name in many cultures and has seen various adaptations over time.

Trend Summary

Patricia was most popular in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in usage in recent years.

Similar Names

Patrice, Patsy, Paige, Poppy, Piper

Variants

  • Patrice
  • Patricia

International Variants

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

Famous people named Patricia

Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist known for her psychological thrillers, including 'Strangers on a Train'.

Patricia Arquette is an American actress recognized for her roles in films such as 'Boyhood' and the TV series 'Medium'.

Patricia Clarkson is an American actress acclaimed for her performances in both film and television, winning several awards.

Patricia Neal was an American actress celebrated for her work in film and theater, winning an Academy Award for 'Hud'.

Fictional characters named Patricia

Patricia 'Pat' Hingle is a character in the 'Patricia Hingle' series, known for her adventurous spirit.

Patricia 'Patsy' Stone is a character from the British sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous', known for her flamboyant personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Patricia was first seen in the United States in 1884. Patricia has ranked as high as #9 nationally which occurred in 1951 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 24
22%
NY 17
15%
TX 16
15%
FL 11
10%
NC 7
6%
VA 7
6%
TN 6
5%
CO 6
5%
IN 6
5%
NJ 5
5%
WA 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18846
18855
18868
188710
188812
188917
189011
189112
189221
189328
189436
189535
189637
189749
189847
189955
190087
190168
190285
190379
1904124
1905121
1906157
1907177
1908205
1909233
1910316
1911325
1912504
1913588
1914656
1915895
19161,078
19171,441
19181,760
19192,144
19202,502
19213,380
19223,902
19234,800
19246,957
19258,096
19268,586
192710,554
192812,331
192913,624
193015,751
193116,470
193217,990
193318,632
193420,844
193522,879
193623,916
193726,838
193827,558
193929,701
194032,667
194136,904
194239,464
194339,621
194436,872
194535,843
194646,298
194751,278
194846,140
194946,325
195047,944
195156,446
195253,098
195351,021
195449,149
195546,226
195643,330
195739,282
195837,966
195935,224
196032,105
196128,889
196226,532
196325,374
196426,090
196523,553
196620,111
196717,753
196815,804
196914,958
197013,406
197111,469
19729,600
19738,477
19748,036
19757,053
19766,017
19775,904
19785,498
19795,650
19805,310
19815,284
19825,168
19834,926
19844,476
19854,402
19864,246
19873,913
19883,799
19893,604
19903,579
19913,419
19922,950
19932,659
19942,363
19952,161
19961,970
19971,781
19981,704
19991,532
20001,393
20011,224
20021,115
20031,011
2004997
2005880
2006776
2007728
2008630
2009565
2010479
2011431
2012396
2013419
2014379
2015351
2016387
2017308
2018299
2019281
2020217
2021212
2022222
2023202
2024177