Patrisia
Of Latin origin, meaning "noble" or "from an aristocratic family".
Name Census estimates that about 383 living Americans carry the first name Patrisia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrisia today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrisia births was 1982 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrisia. 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
383
~ 1 in 894,920 Americans
Peak year
1982
27 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2011 SSA rank
#18,886
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Patrisia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrisia from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrisia 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 Patrisia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrisias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrisia
The name Patrisia has its origins in the Latin language and is derived from the word "patricius," which means "noble" or "patrician." The name was initially used during the Roman Empire to refer to members of the highest social class, known as the patricians.
Patrisia was a relatively common name among Roman women of noble birth, particularly during the late Republican and early Imperial periods. It was often used as a feminine form of the masculine name Patricius, which was borne by several notable figures in Roman history, such as the statesman and philosopher Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis, also known as Cato the Younger (95-46 BC).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patrisia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions a woman named Patrisia Longina in his work "Annals." Patrisia Longina was a member of the Roman nobility during the reign of Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Patrisia continued to be used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and the regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. It was sometimes spelled as Patritia or Patrizzia, reflecting the influence of local dialects and language variations.
One notable figure with the name Patrisia was Patrisia of Constantinople (c. 805-865), a Byzantine noblewoman who served as the regent for her son, Emperor Michael III, during his minority. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the Byzantine Empire in the 9th century.
Another prominent individual bearing the name was Patrisia Sempronia (c. 1455-1509), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts during the Renaissance period. She was known for her support of artists and intellectuals, including the famous painter Raphael, who created several works for her.
In the 16th century, Patrisia Vico (c. 1532-1598) was a renowned Italian poet and philosopher from Naples. Her works explored themes of love, philosophy, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her literary talent during her lifetime.
During the 17th century, Patrisia Farnese (1637-1693) was an Italian noblewoman and the Duchess of Parma and Piacenza. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the political affairs of the Duchy of Parma.
Lastly, Patrisia Aureliano (1725-1804) was an Italian painter and engraver who achieved recognition for her portraits and religious works during the late Baroque and Neoclassical periods in Italy.
People
Patrisia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patrisia 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
Patrisia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrisia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 383 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrisia 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 894,920 US residents.
Is Patrisia a common name?
We classify Patrisia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 411 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrisia most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrisia was 1982, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrisia is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrisia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrisia 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.