Pattina
A feminine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Pattina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pattina today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pattina births was 1963 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pattina. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pattina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1963
6 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1963 SSA rank
#6,406
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Pattina: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pattina 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 Pattina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pattina
The name Pattina has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "pattana," which means "city" or "town." This name was likely given to children born in urban areas or to those whose families lived in cities.
In Hindu mythology, Pattina is mentioned as the name of a minor goddess associated with prosperity and urban life. However, there are no major historical texts or scriptures that delve into the significance of this name in detail.
The earliest recorded use of the name Pattina can be traced back to the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of northern and central India from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, several inscriptions and records mention individuals with the name Pattina, suggesting that it was not an uncommon name among the urban population.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Pattina:
1. Pattina Devi (c. 1050 CE - 1120 CE) was a renowned poet and scholar from the Pala Empire in eastern India. She is credited with writing several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and literature.
2. Pattina Bhatta (c. 1200 CE - 1280 CE) was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the Yadava dynasty in present-day Maharashtra, India. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and authored several treatises on astronomy.
3. Pattina Nayaka (c. 1450 CE - 1520 CE) was a powerful feudal lord in the Vijayanagar Empire of southern India. He is known for his patronage of art and architecture, commissioning the construction of several temples and monuments.
4. Pattina Bai (c. 1650 CE - 1720 CE) was a renowned courtesan and dancer in the court of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. She was celebrated for her skills in the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam.
5. Pattina Devi (1870 CE - 1945 CE) was a social reformer and educationist from Bengal, British India. She played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and establishing several schools and educational institutions.
While the name Pattina has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations. However, its original meaning and historical significance remain closely tied to its Sanskrit origins and the urban centers of ancient India.
People
Pattina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pattina 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
Pattina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pattina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pattina 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Pattina a common name?
We classify Pattina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pattina most popular?
The single biggest year for Pattina was 1963, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pattina is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pattina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pattina 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.