Paticia
Feminine diminutive form of the Latin name Patricia, derived from patrician meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Paticia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paticia today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paticia births was 1969 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paticia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
1969
12 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1986 SSA rank
#10,495
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Paticia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paticia from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 63 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Paticia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paticia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Paticia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paticia
The name Paticia is derived from the Latin name Patricius, which means "of noble birth" or "patrician." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Patricius, which was a common name among the ancient Roman aristocracy.
In ancient Rome, the patricians were the members of the ruling class and were considered the descendants of the original citizens of Rome. The name Patricius was a symbol of status and privilege, and it was often given to children of noble families to emphasize their lineage and social standing.
The earliest recorded use of the name Paticia dates back to the 5th century AD, when it was mentioned in various Church records and documents. It is believed that the name gained popularity among early Christian communities as a way to honor the Virgin Mary, who was often referred to as "the most noble and most blessed of all women."
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Paticia was Saint Paticia of Naples, a 5th-century Christian martyr who was killed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. She is venerated as a patron saint of Naples and is celebrated on May 5th in the Catholic Church.
Another notable figure with the name Paticia was Paticia of Constantinople, a 6th-century Byzantine noblewoman who was known for her philanthropy and charitable works. She founded several churches and monasteries in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and was renowned for her piety and devotion to the Christian faith.
In the Middle Ages, the name Paticia was popular among the nobility and aristocracy in various parts of Europe. One famous bearer of the name was Paticia of Aragon, a 13th-century Spanish princess who was the daughter of King James I of Aragon and his second wife, Violant of Hungary. She was known for her intelligence and her role in the political affairs of the Aragonese court.
Another notable figure was Paticia de' Rossi, an Italian noblewoman from the 14th century who was a patron of the arts and a supporter of the Renaissance movement. She hosted salons and gatherings in her palace in Florence, where leading artists, writers, and intellectuals of the time would gather and exchange ideas.
During the Renaissance and early modern periods, the name Paticia continued to be used among the upper classes and was particularly popular in Italy, Spain, and France. One famous bearer of the name was Paticia Fernández de Córdoba y Figueroa, a 16th-century Spanish noblewoman and writer who was known for her literary works and her advocacy for women's education.
People
Paticia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paticia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paticia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paticia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Paticia a common name?
We classify Paticia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paticia most popular?
The single biggest year for Paticia was 1969, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paticia is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paticia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paticia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.