Is Patricio a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Patricio is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Patricio?

It’s currently ranked #863 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Patricio?

pah-TREE-see-oh · IPA: /pəˈtɾi.sjo/

Patricio Boy

Popularity: #863 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationpah-TREE-see-oh / pəˈtɾi.sjo

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: nobleman; Latin: patrician

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Patricio is derived from the Latin name Patricius, which means 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is often associated with the historical class of patricians in ancient Rome, who were the elite ruling class. In modern times, Patricio is a common name in Latin America and Spain.

Trend Summary

The name Patricio has seen moderate popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century.

Variants

Patric
Pat
Pato

International Variants

Patrice (French)
Patrizio (Italian)
Patrik (Swedish)
Patricio (Portuguese)

Famous people named Patricio

Patricio Aylwin was a Chilean politician who served as the President of Chile from 1990 to 1994.

Patricio Guzmán is a renowned Chilean documentary filmmaker known for his works on the history of Chile.

Patricio Fernández is a prominent Chilean journalist and writer recognized for his contributions to media.

Patricio O'Ward is a Mexican racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series.

Fictional characters named Patricio

Patricio Estrella is a character from the animated series 'SpongeBob SquarePants', known for being SpongeBob's best friend.

Patricio is a character in the video game 'The Last Guardian', serving as a companion to the protagonist.

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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)

Top States for Patricio (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	26	74%
CA	9	26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1882	5
1913	9
1914	9
1915	17
1916	12
1917	19
1918	17
1919	17
1920	24
1921	19
1922	24
1923	19
1924	24
1925	15
1926	29
1927	10
1928	22
1929	10
1930	26
1931	18
1932	20
1933	26
1934	16
1935	14
1936	11
1937	15
1938	14
1939	18
1940	13
1941	21
1942	25
1943	17
1944	19
1945	22
1946	22
1947	21
1948	19
1949	23
1950	18
1951	29
1952	34
1953	22
1954	18
1955	25
1956	28
1957	25
1958	28
1959	30
1960	33
1961	29
1962	29
1963	30
1964	32
1965	31
1966	26
1967	27
1968	46
1969	36
1970	35
1971	41
1972	34
1973	32
1974	43
1975	40
1976	30
1977	45
1978	35
1979	39
1980	49
1981	49
1982	50
1983	39
1984	40
1985	34
1986	35
1987	53
1988	31
1989	36
1990	50
1991	48
1992	57
1993	50
1994	49
1995	47
1996	42
1997	48
1998	51
1999	50
2000	58
2001	60
2002	73
2003	92
2004	88
2005	93
2006	93
2007	107
2008	93
2009	112
2010	100
2011	74
2012	94
2013	100
2014	75
2015	96
2016	86
2017	77
2018	65
2019	72
2020	60
2021	54
2022	66
2023	71
2024	61