Patrcia
A feminine name derived from the Latin patrician, meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 76 living Americans carry the first name Patrcia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrcia today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrcia births was 1964 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrcia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Patrcia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
76
~ 1 in 4,509,926 Americans
Peak year
1964
8 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1981 SSA rank
#11,630
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Patrcia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrcia from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 38 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrcia 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 Patrcia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrcias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrcia
The name Patricia derives from the Latin name Patricius, which means "noble" or "patrician." This name has its roots in ancient Roman society, where the patricians were members of the aristocratic class.
Patricia emerged as a feminine form of the male name Patricius during the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in Christian contexts, as it was associated with the concept of noble or patrician virtue. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patricia can be found in the 12th century, when it was used by Italian nobility.
In the 16th century, the name Patricia became more widespread in Catholic regions of Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain, and France. It was often bestowed upon daughters of noble or wealthy families, reflecting their elevated social status.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Patricia was Saint Patricia of Naples, a 7th-century Benedictine nun and abbess who lived in Naples, Italy. Her feast day is celebrated on August 25th.
During the Renaissance period, the name Patricia gained further prominence. In 1542, Patricia Orsini, an Italian noblewoman and the wife of Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma, was born. She played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Farnese court.
In the 17th century, Patricia Villiers, Countess of Dysart (1615-1684), was a prominent figure at the court of King Charles II of England. She was known for her beauty and her influence over the king.
Another noteworthy historical figure was Patricia Coughlan (1736-1816), an Irish noblewoman and philanthropist who established several schools and charities in Dublin.
In the 19th century, Patricia Stokes (1838-1913) was a British writer and activist who advocated for women's education and suffrage. She founded the Cheltenham Ladies' College in 1853.
The name Patricia continued to gain popularity throughout the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the most famous Patricias of modern times was Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995), the acclaimed American novelist known for her psychological thrillers, including "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Strangers on a Train."
People
Patrcia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patrcia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Patrcia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrcia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 76 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrcia 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 4,509,926 US residents.
Is Patrcia a common name?
We classify Patrcia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrcia most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrcia was 1964, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrcia is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrcia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrcia 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.