Patricia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A noblewoman of high birth and dignity.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1123
- Peak
- #3 in 1937
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Patricia Means
Patricia is a girl name of English origin. A noblewoman of high birth and dignity.
How Popular Patricia Is
Patricia currently ranks #1123 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1937. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Patricia
- Patricia was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1937.
- Once a top name, Patricia has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Patricia has been a top 100 name across 164+ years of American history.
- Patricia is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Patricia
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Patricia
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Patricia.
Questions About Patricia
What does Patricia mean?
Patricia is a girl name of English origin. A noblewoman of high birth and dignity.
How popular is Patricia?
Patricia currently ranks #1123 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1937. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Patricia come from?
Patricia comes from English roots. Patricia was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1937.
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