Patrizia
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "noble, patrician".
Name Census estimates that about 372 living Americans carry the first name Patrizia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrizia today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrizia births was 1974 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrizia. 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
372
~ 1 in 921,383 Americans
Peak year
1974
32 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1989 SSA rank
#11,911
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Patrizia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrizia from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 194 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Patrizia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrizia 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 Patrizia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrizias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrizia
The name Patrizia is a feminine form of the Latin name Patricius, which means "patrician" or "nobleman." It has its roots in the ancient Roman society, where the patricians were members of the aristocratic class. The name gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in Italy.
Patrizia is believed to have originated from the Latin word "pater," meaning "father." This suggests that the name may have been given to daughters of noble or influential families, symbolizing their lineage and status. The name's association with Roman nobility and aristocracy has contributed to its enduring popularity over centuries.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Patrizia can be traced back to the 12th century in Italy. During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bore this name, including Patrizia Piccolomini (1522-1589), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, and Patrizia della Rovere (1594-1670), an Italian princess and patron of the arts.
Throughout history, the name Patrizia has been carried by several influential women. Patrizia Guacci (1592-1652) was an Italian painter and engraver during the Baroque period. Patrizia Polizzi (1683-1763) was an Italian painter known for her religious works. Patrizia Valdini (1753-1815) was an Italian playwright and poet.
In more recent times, Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (born 1944) is an Italian art collector and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to the art world. Patrizia Longo (born 1956) is an Italian journalist and writer, known for her work on social and political issues.
The name Patrizia has maintained its popularity in Italy and other parts of Europe, particularly among those with a connection to the Italian culture and heritage. Its rich history and association with nobility and the arts have contributed to its enduring appeal over the centuries.
People
Patrizia + 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
Patrizia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrizia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 372 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrizia 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 921,383 US residents.
Is Patrizia a common name?
We classify Patrizia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 417 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrizia most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrizia was 1974, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrizia is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrizia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrizia 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.