Patsy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAT-see / ˈpætsiEnglish; diminutive of Patricia
Meaning
Noble; noblewoman
Historical & Cultural Background
Patsy is often considered a diminutive form of Patricia, which has Latin roots. The name Patricia became popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. As a standalone name, Patsy has been used more informally and is often associated with a friendly or affectionate tone. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly recognized as a feminine name.
Trend Summary
Patsy has seen limited use as a given name in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Patsy was first seen in the United States in 1886. Patsy has ranked as high as #590 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Patsy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Patsy (1975)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 17 |
| 1905 | 29 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 27 |
| 1909 | 22 |
| 1910 | 26 |
| 1911 | 74 |
| 1912 | 119 |
| 1913 | 129 |
| 1914 | 174 |
| 1915 | 240 |
| 1916 | 256 |
| 1917 | 246 |
| 1918 | 282 |
| 1919 | 299 |
| 1920 | 287 |
| 1921 | 324 |
| 1922 | 307 |
| 1923 | 296 |
| 1924 | 299 |
| 1925 | 288 |
| 1926 | 263 |
| 1927 | 299 |
| 1928 | 280 |
| 1929 | 252 |
| 1930 | 218 |
| 1931 | 221 |
| 1932 | 177 |
| 1933 | 163 |
| 1934 | 127 |
| 1935 | 124 |
| 1936 | 116 |
| 1937 | 97 |
| 1938 | 92 |
| 1939 | 83 |
| 1940 | 78 |
| 1941 | 80 |
| 1942 | 67 |
| 1943 | 68 |
| 1944 | 48 |
| 1945 | 48 |
| 1946 | 49 |
| 1947 | 72 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 53 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1954 | 43 |
| 1955 | 46 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |