Find out how popular the first name Patty has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Patty by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Patty is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Patty.

The history of the first name Patty

The name Patty is a diminutive form of the feminine given name Patricia, which is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman." It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where Patricius was a designation for a member of the patrician class, the elite ruling class of the Roman Republic and Empire.

The name Patty gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture, such as Italy, Spain, and France. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Patty can be found in medieval Italian literature, where it was often used as a nickname or affectionate form of Patricia.

In the 12th century, Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was known as Patricius in Latin, which contributed to the popularity of the name in Ireland and other parts of the British Isles. The name Patty became a common diminutive form in these regions.

Notable historical figures named Patty include Patty Hearst, an American socialite and heiress who was famously kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974. Patty Duke, born in 1946, was an American actress best known for her role in the 1960s sitcom "The Patty Duke Show."

In the realm of literature, Patty Fairfield was a character in Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women," published in 1868. Patty Jenkins, born in 1971, is an American film director known for her work on the critically acclaimed Wonder Woman movies.

Another notable bearer of the name is Patty Sheehan, an American professional golfer born in 1956, who won numerous tournaments and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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