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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAT-ee /ˈpæti/
Origin: English; diminutive of Patricia
Meaning: Noble; noblewoman
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pattie is derived from the name Patricia, which has its roots in the Latin word "patricius," meaning "noble" or "nobleman." The name Patricia was popularized in the early Christian era, particularly through the influence of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived during the 5th century. The name Patricia made its way into Old French as "Patrice" before being adopted into English.
The diminutive form Pattie emerged as a familiar or affectionate variant of Patricia, particularly in English-speaking cultures, during the 19th century. Historically, the name Patricia has been borne by various notable figures, including several saints and members of the nobility.
The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Patrick, who is celebrated for his missionary work in Ireland. The name Patricia was further popularized in the English-speaking world through literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which contributed to the spread of Christian names during the Reformation period.
Culturally, the name Pattie and its root Patricia have been associated with qualities such as nobility and strength. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting a sense of heritage and familial pride.
The affectionate form Pattie has been used in literature and popular culture, reinforcing its endearing qualities. Overall, the name Pattie carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in the concepts of nobility and virtue.
Famous people named Pattie
In this section, you will find notable people named Pattie. 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 Pattie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Pattie Boyd is a model and photographer best known for her marriages to George Harrison and Eric Clapton, and for inspiring songs like 'Something' and 'Layla'.
Pattie LaBelle is a singer and actress best known for her work with the group LaBelle and her hit songs 'Lady Marmalade' and 'New Attitude'.
Pattie Jenkins is a director and screenwriter best known for directing Wonder Woman and Monster.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pattie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Pattie has ranked as high as #1025 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, California, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Pattie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pattie 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 Pattie 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 Pattie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1985 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1983 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1982 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1981 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1980 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1979 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1978 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1977 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1976 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1975 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1974 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1973 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1972 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1971 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1970 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1969 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1968 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1967 | 112 | 0 | 112 |
| 1966 | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| 1965 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 1964 | 224 | 0 | 224 |
| 1963 | 191 | 0 | 191 |
| 1962 | 241 | 0 | 241 |
| 1961 | 250 | 0 | 250 |
| 1960 | 257 | 0 | 257 |
| 1959 | 287 | 0 | 287 |
| 1958 | 291 | 0 | 291 |
| 1957 | 251 | 0 | 251 |
| 1956 | 248 | 0 | 248 |
| 1955 | 221 | 0 | 221 |
| 1954 | 193 | 0 | 193 |
| 1953 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 1952 | 171 | 0 | 171 |
| 1951 | 136 | 0 | 136 |
| 1950 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1949 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 1948 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1947 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 1946 | 146 | 0 | 146 |
| 1945 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1944 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1943 | 142 | 0 | 142 |
| 1942 | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| 1941 | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| 1940 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1939 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1938 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 1937 | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| 1936 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 1935 | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| 1934 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 1933 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 1932 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 1931 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1930 | 118 | 0 | 118 |
| 1929 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1928 | 109 | 0 | 109 |
| 1927 | 117 | 0 | 117 |
| 1926 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1925 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1924 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 1923 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1922 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1921 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1920 | 87 | 5 | 82 |
| 1919 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1918 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1917 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1916 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1915 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1914 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1913 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1912 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1911 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1910 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1909 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1908 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1907 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1906 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1905 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1904 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1903 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1902 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1901 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1900 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1899 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1898 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1897 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1896 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1895 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1894 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1893 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1892 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1891 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1890 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1889 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1888 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1887 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1886 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1885 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1884 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1883 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1882 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1881 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1880 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Top States for Pattie (1978)
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 | 5 |