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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: pah-TREE-see-oh /pəˈtɾi.sjo/
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Spanish: nobleman; Latin: patrician
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Patricio is derived from the Latin name Patricius, which means "noble" or "of noble birth." The term itself originates from the Latin word "patricius," which referred to a member of the patrician class in ancient Rome, a group of aristocratic families that held significant power and influence in the early Roman Republic. The name made its way into various languages as the Roman Empire expanded, eventually evolving into forms such as Patricio in Spanish and Portuguese, and Patrick in English.
Historically, the name Patricio is closely associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived during the 5th century. His missionary work and the subsequent spread of Christianity in Ireland contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts.
The Latin form Patricius was used in early Christian texts, and the name gained further traction through various translations of the Bible and hagiographies, particularly during the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including various saints and nobles across Europe.
Culturally, Patricio carries connotations of nobility and leadership, reflecting its etymological roots. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name is celebrated for its historical significance and is often associated with virtues such as honor and dignity.
The diminutive form "Pato" is sometimes used affectionately, though it is less formal. The enduring legacy of the name Patricio can be seen in literature, religious texts, and cultural traditions, where it symbolizes a connection to heritage and noble lineage.
Famous people named Patricio
In this section, you will find notable people named Patricio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Patricio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Patricio Aylwin is a lawyer and politician best known for serving as the President of Chile from 1990 to 1994.
Patricio Guzmán is a filmmaker best known for The Battle of Chile, Nostalgia for the Light, and The Pearl Button.
Fictional characters named Patricio
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Patricio is a fictional character from the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is SpongeBob's best friend, known for his simple-mindedness and love of fun.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Patricio was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Patricio has ranked as high as #1266 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Patricio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Patricio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Patricio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Patricio (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 26 | |
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Patricio.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2015 | 96 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2013 | 100 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2007 | 107 |
| 2006 | 93 |
| 2005 | 93 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2003 | 92 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1990 | 50 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1978 | 35 |
| 1977 | 45 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1970 | 35 |
| 1969 | 36 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1882 | 5 |