Patrica
Of Latin origin meaning "noble" or "patrician".
Name Census estimates that about 6,054 living Americans carry the first name Patrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrica today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrica births was 1962 (307 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrica. 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
6.1K
~ 1 in 56,616 Americans
Peak year
1962
307 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,478
Tracked since 1911
Gender
Gender distribution for Patrica
Out of the 9,156 babies given the name Patrica since 1880, 99.9% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Patrica as a male name
- Ranked #4,478 in 1962
- 5 male births in 1962
- Peak: 1946 (5 births)
Patrica as a female name
- Ranked #16,763 in 2009
- 6 female births in 2009
- Peak: 1962 (302 births)
Popularity
Patrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrica from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 2,461 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
Patrica 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 Patrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patricas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 34 states and territories. California, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Patrica, while Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 167 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrica
The name Patrica is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "noble" or "patrician." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the patricians were members of the elite aristocratic class.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Patricius was adopted as a Christian name, particularly by those of noble or influential backgrounds. It was later anglicized to become the modern English name Patrick, which gained widespread popularity as a male name.
The name Patrica, however, emerged as a feminine variant of Patrick, likely in the medieval period. While its exact origin is uncertain, it is believed to have been influenced by other Latin-derived names ending in "-icia," such as Patricia or Felicia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patrica dates back to the 12th century, when a noblewoman named Patrica de Beaumont was mentioned in historical records from England. She was the daughter of Robert de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester, and lived during the reign of King Henry II.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Patrica Locke was a prominent Protestant martyr during the English Reformation. She was burned at the stake in 1555 for her religious beliefs, becoming a symbol of resistance against religious persecution.
Another historical figure bearing the name Patrica was Patrica Hanson, a 17th-century English author and poet. She published several works, including a collection of poems titled "The Delightful Grove" in 1670.
During the 18th century, Patrica Leighton was a Scottish painter known for her portraits and landscapes. She was active in the latter half of the century and became a respected artist in her time.
In the 19th century, Patrica Fielding was an English writer and social reformer. She campaigned for women's rights and authored several books, including "The Cause of Woman" in 1845, which advocated for greater equality and educational opportunities for women.
While the name Patrica has a long and rich history, its usage has been relatively uncommon compared to other feminine names derived from Latin or Roman origins. Nevertheless, it has maintained a presence throughout various periods, carried by notable individuals who have left their mark in various fields.
People
Patrica + 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
Patrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,054 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrica 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 56,616 US residents.
Is Patrica a common name?
We classify Patrica as "Rare". It ranks above 96.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9,156 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrica was 1962, when 307 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrica is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrica a female name?
Yes, 99.9% of people registered as Patrica 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.