Patrycja
Feminine name of Latin origin meaning "noblewoman" or "patrician lady".
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the first name Patrycja. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrycja today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrycja births was 2000 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrycja. 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
222
~ 1 in 1,543,938 Americans
Peak year
2000
15 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,082
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Patrycja: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrycja from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrycja 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 Patrycja during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrycjas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Patrycja, while New Jersey, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrycja
Patrycja is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Patricius. It is a variant of the English name Patricia, which has its roots in the word "patrician," referring to the aristocratic class in ancient Rome.
The name Patrycja first became popular in Poland, where it was adopted as a Polish equivalent of the Latin name Patricia. In Poland, the name has been in use since the Middle Ages, with records showing it being given to girls as early as the 12th century.
One of the earliest known references to the name Patrycja can be found in the 13th-century Polish chronicle "Chronica Polonorum" by Wincenty Kadłubek, where it is mentioned as the name of a noble woman from the Piast dynasty.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Patrycja. One of the most famous was Patrycja Sanguszko (1566-1619), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of educational institutions.
Another prominent figure was Patrycja Działyńska (1796-1865), a Polish countess and writer who was a leading figure in the Polish literary salons of the 19th century. She was known for her literary works, as well as her support of Polish culture and independence during the partitions of Poland.
In the 20th century, Patrycja Wyżycka (1923-2010) was a notable Polish actress and theater director, renowned for her performances in both classical and contemporary plays. She was also a respected teacher and mentor to many young actors.
Beyond Poland, the name Patrycja has also been used in other Slavic countries, such as Croatia and Serbia. One notable bearer of the name was Patrycja Mandić (1933-2020), a Croatian actress and singer who had a successful career in both theater and film.
In more recent times, Patrycja Markowska (born 1986) is a Polish singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as a contestant on the talent show "Idol" in 2005. Her debut album "Wakacyjne przesilenie" was a commercial success, cementing her place in the Polish music scene.
People
Patrycja + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patrycja 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
Patrycja: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrycja?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrycja 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 1,543,938 US residents.
Is Patrycja a common name?
We classify Patrycja as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrycja most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrycja was 2000, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrycja is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrycja a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrycja 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.