Ppatricia
Feminine name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ppatricia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ppatricia today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ppatricia births was 1951 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ppatricia. 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
- • The typical person named Ppatricia is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ppatricias were born before 1966.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ppatricia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1951
5 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1958 SSA rank
#6,786
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Ppatricia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ppatricia 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 Ppatricia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ppatricia
The name Ppatricia has its origins in the Latin language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "patricius," which means "noble" or "of patrician rank." The name was initially used to refer to members of the patrician class in Roman society, which was the elite aristocratic class of ancient Rome.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ppatricia can be found in ancient Roman historical records and texts. It was often used as a title or honorific to denote nobility and social status. Over time, the name transitioned from being a title to becoming a personal name, particularly among the upper classes of Roman society.
As the Roman Empire expanded and its influence spread across Europe, the name Ppatricia also gained popularity in other regions. It was adopted and adapted by various cultures, leading to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ppatricia. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ppatricia of Constantinople (c. 7th century AD), a Byzantine noblewoman and saint. Another famous Ppatricia was Ppatricia of Aragon (1201-1274), a Spanish princess and queen consort of Portugal.
In the literary world, Ppatricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her psychological thrillers, including "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Strangers on a Train." Ppatricia Era Bath (1942-2019) was an American inventor and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of data processing.
In the realm of politics and activism, Ppatricia Roberts Harris (1924-1985) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and the first African American woman to serve as an ambassador for the United States. Ppatricia Arquette (born 1968) is an American actress, activist, and Academy Award winner known for her roles in films like "True Romance" and "Boyhood."
While the name Ppatricia has deep historical roots and has been borne by many notable figures throughout the centuries, its popularity and usage have evolved over time, reflecting cultural shifts and personal preferences.
People
Ppatricia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ppatricia 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
Ppatricia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ppatricia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ppatricia 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ppatricia a common name?
We classify Ppatricia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ppatricia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ppatricia was 1951, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ppatricia is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ppatricia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ppatricia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ppatricia 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.
Is Ppatricia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ppatricia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ppatricia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ppatricia?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Ppatricia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.