Patrecia
A feminine name derived from Patricia, meaning "noble" or "patrician".
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Patrecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrecia today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrecia births was 1951 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrecia. 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
- • The typical person named Patrecia is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Patrecias were born before 1964.
People living today
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
1951
26 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,121
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Patrecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrecia from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 188 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrecia 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 Patrecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrecias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrecia
The name Patrecia is a feminine given name believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "patria," which means "fatherland" or "homeland." This suggests that the name may have been given to girls as a symbol of pride and connection to their ancestral roots.
In ancient Greek mythology, the name Patrecia could be linked to the goddess Athena, the patron deity of the city-state of Athens. Athena was revered for her wisdom, courage, and strategic prowess in warfare. As such, the name Patrecia may have been bestowed upon newborn girls as a way of imbuing them with the qualities associated with this powerful goddess.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Patrecia can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, which flourished from the 4th to the 15th century AD. During this period, the name was likely used among Greek-speaking populations within the empire's territories.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Patrecia was a Byzantine noblewoman and scholar who lived in the 10th century AD. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, records indicate that she was highly educated and renowned for her contributions to philosophy and literature.
In the realm of literature, the name Patrecia appears in several works from the medieval and Renaissance periods. For instance, a character named Patrecia is featured in the 14th-century Italian poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri (c. 1265-1321).
Another significant figure named Patrecia was a Roman Catholic saint who lived in the 5th century AD. Saint Patrecia of Arles (c. 450-520) was revered for her piety and charitable works, particularly her efforts in establishing orphanages and caring for the poor.
During the Renaissance, the name Patrecia gained some popularity among European aristocratic families. One notable bearer of the name was Patrecia de' Medici (1542-1609), a member of the influential Medici family of Florence, Italy. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and intellectual endeavors.
In the realm of literature, the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) included a character named Patrecia in his play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," which was likely written around 1594.
While the name Patrecia has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, it has maintained a presence throughout history, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic associations.
People
Patrecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patrecia 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
Patrecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrecia 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 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Patrecia a common name?
We classify Patrecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 614 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrecia was 1951, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrecia is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrecia 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.