Patricia

Rank 1,110th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Patricia was 1,110th most popular baby name for girls and 2,090th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 221 babies were named Patricia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 15,152 babies in the United States were named Patricia. Today, the average age of someone named Patricia is around 65 to 70 years old.

The name "Patricia" is not common today.

Nicknames for Patricia include Pat, Patty, Trish and Tricia.

Patricia Meaning & Origin

The name Patricia comes from the Latin word 'patrician', meaning noble, evoking connotations of a woman who is not only elegant, but also strong and dignified.

The name Patricia is described as dignified, knowledgeable and spirited.

Pronunciation

Patricia is pronounced pa-tri-cee-a in English. The name Patricia has 8 letters and 3, 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Patricia

Patricia is the feminine form of the name Patrick, which was popularized due to Saint Patrick, a 5th-century missionary who is now the patron saint of Ireland.

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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