Patricio Boy

Popularity: #879 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Patricio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PabloDiegoSantiagoMateoLucasJavier

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Patricio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PatricePatrickPabloPaoloPaxtonParkerPercivalPascal

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Patricio was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Patricio has ranked as high as #3310 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 59 59 0
2024 62 62 0
2023 71 71 0
2022 66 66 0
2021 54 54 0
2020 60 60 0
2019 72 72 0
2018 65 65 0
2017 77 77 0
2016 86 86 0
2015 96 96 0
2014 75 75 0
2013 100 100 0
2012 94 94 0
2011 74 74 0
2010 100 100 0
2009 112 112 0
2008 93 93 0
2007 107 107 0
2006 93 93 0
2005 93 93 0
2004 88 88 0
2003 92 92 0
2002 73 73 0
2001 60 60 0
2000 58 58 0
1999 50 50 0
1998 51 51 0
1997 48 48 0
1996 42 42 0
1995 47 47 0
1994 49 49 0
1993 50 50 0
1992 57 57 0
1991 48 48 0
1990 50 50 0
1989 36 36 0
1988 31 31 0
1987 53 53 0
1986 35 35 0
1985 34 34 0
1984 40 40 0
1983 39 39 0
1982 50 50 0
1981 49 49 0
1980 49 49 0
1979 39 39 0
1978 35 35 0
1977 45 45 0
1976 30 30 0
1975 45 40 5
1974 43 43 0
1973 32 32 0
1972 34 34 0
1971 41 41 0
1970 35 35 0
1969 36 36 0
1968 46 46 0
1967 27 27 0
1966 26 26 0
1965 31 31 0
1964 32 32 0
1963 30 30 0
1962 29 29 0
1961 29 29 0
1960 33 33 0
1959 30 30 0
1958 28 28 0
1957 25 25 0
1956 28 28 0
1955 25 25 0
1954 18 18 0
1953 22 22 0
1952 34 34 0
1951 29 29 0
1950 18 18 0
1949 23 23 0
1948 19 19 0
1947 21 21 0
1946 22 22 0
1945 22 22 0
1944 19 19 0
1943 17 17 0
1942 25 25 0
1941 21 21 0
1940 13 13 0
1939 18 18 0
1938 14 14 0
1937 15 15 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 14 14 0
1934 16 16 0
1933 26 26 0
1932 20 20 0
1931 18 18 0
1930 26 26 0
1929 10 10 0
1928 22 22 0
1927 10 10 0
1926 29 29 0
1925 15 15 0
1924 24 24 0
1923 19 19 0
1922 24 24 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 24 24 0
1919 17 17 0
1918 17 17 0
1917 19 19 0
1916 12 12 0
1915 17 17 0
1914 9 9 0
1913 9 9 0
1882 5 5 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 26
74%
CA 9
26%