Tricia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTRISH-uh / ˈtrɪʃəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: noble; English: derived from Patricia
Historical & Cultural Background
Tricia is often considered a diminutive form of Patricia, which has Latin roots meaning 'noble'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is commonly used in the United States and has been associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Tricia experienced a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Trish
International Variants
- Patricia (Spanish)
- Patrícia (Portuguese)
- Patrizia (Italian)
Famous people named Tricia
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Fictional characters named Tricia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tricia was first seen in the United States in 1939. Tricia has ranked as high as #192 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tricia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tricia (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1948 | 44 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 57 |
| 1952 | 71 |
| 1953 | 137 |
| 1954 | 160 |
| 1955 | 144 |
| 1956 | 170 |
| 1957 | 223 |
| 1958 | 231 |
| 1959 | 268 |
| 1960 | 342 |
| 1961 | 307 |
| 1962 | 307 |
| 1963 | 479 |
| 1964 | 651 |
| 1965 | 554 |
| 1966 | 495 |
| 1967 | 529 |
| 1968 | 924 |
| 1969 | 2,981 |
| 1970 | 3,132 |
| 1971 | 3,473 |
| 1972 | 2,612 |
| 1973 | 2,386 |
| 1974 | 1,968 |
| 1975 | 1,804 |
| 1976 | 1,429 |
| 1977 | 1,259 |
| 1978 | 1,248 |
| 1979 | 1,209 |
| 1980 | 1,009 |
| 1981 | 941 |
| 1982 | 746 |
| 1983 | 636 |
| 1984 | 685 |
| 1985 | 652 |
| 1986 | 650 |
| 1987 | 640 |
| 1988 | 604 |
| 1989 | 525 |
| 1990 | 494 |
| 1991 | 386 |
| 1992 | 341 |
| 1993 | 287 |
| 1994 | 250 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 155 |
| 1997 | 121 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1999 | 102 |
| 2000 | 101 |
| 2001 | 71 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |