Tricia
A feminine name derived from the Latin "Patricia", meaning "of noble birth or patrician".
Name Census estimates that about 35,824 living Americans carry the first name Tricia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tricia today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tricia births was 1971 (3,489 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tricia. 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
- • Although Tricia is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 88 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Compared to the 1970s, recent registration numbers for Tricia have dropped to less than 5% of what they once were.
People living today
36K
~ 1 in 9,568 Americans
Peak year
1971
3,489 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1984 SSA rank
#7,263
Tracked since 1939
Gender
Gender distribution for Tricia
Out of the 40,210 babies given the name Tricia since 1880, 99.8% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Tricia as a male name
- Ranked #7,263 in 1984
- 5 male births in 1984
- Peak: 1971 (16 births)
Tricia as a female name
- Ranked #13,337 in 2023
- 7 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1971 (3,473 births)
Popularity
Tricia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tricia from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 20,581 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tricia 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 Tricia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tricias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 51 states and territories. California, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Tricia, while Alaska, Wyoming, Delaware recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 730 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tricia
The name Tricia is a feminine given name that is a diminutive form of the name Patricia. Patricia itself has its roots in the Latin name Patricius, which was derived from the word patres, meaning "fathers." The name Patricius initially referred to the aristocratic class in ancient Rome, particularly those from noble or patrician families. Tricia gained popularity as a shortened version of Patricia, and it has been in use since the early 20th century.
The name Tricia does not have a specific cultural or regional origin, as it is a derivative of the more widespread name Patricia. However, its use has been prevalent in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The earliest recorded instances of the name Tricia can be found in various birth records and census data from the early 1900s.
While the name Tricia itself does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its parent name Patricia has been associated with several notable historical figures. One of the most famous bearers of the name Patricia was Saint Patricia, an early Christian saint and martyr from the 3rd or 4th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Tricia. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tricia Nixon Cox (born 1946), the daughter of former US President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Another prominent figure was Tricia Leigh Fisher (1957-2016), an American actress best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars film franchise.
Other notable individuals with the name Tricia include Tricia Helfer (born 1974), a Canadian actress and model known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica and Lucifer; Tricia Penrose (born 1970), an English actress and television presenter; and Tricia Brock (born 1958), an American actress and director.
While these are just a few examples, the name Tricia has been borne by many individuals throughout history, spanning various professions and backgrounds.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Tricia
People
Tricia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tricia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tricia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35,824 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tricia 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 9,568 US residents.
Is Tricia a common name?
We classify Tricia as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40,210 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tricia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tricia was 1971, when 3,489 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tricia is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tricia a female name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Tricia 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.