Find out how popular the first name Trish has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trish by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Trish is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Trish.

The history of the first name Trish

The name Trish is a diminutive form of the name Patricia, which is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "noble" or "patrician." The name Patricius was originally a Roman family name that came from the Latin word "patres," meaning "fathers" or "ancestors."

Patricia, and its diminutive form Trish, first emerged as a feminine name during the Middle Ages in Western Europe. It gained popularity as a name for girls during the Renaissance period and beyond, particularly in Catholic regions where many girls were named after Saint Patricia, an early Christian martyr.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Trish can be found in the 14th century English poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," where a character named Trissian is mentioned. However, it is unclear if this was a direct reference to the name Trish or a variation of another name.

The name Trish has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Trish Butler, an Irish poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. Another notable Trish was Trish Egan, an Irish revolutionary and member of the Irish Republican Army, who was active in the early 20th century during the Irish War of Independence.

In the world of literature, Trish Cruttwell was an English novelist and short story writer who was born in 1890 and died in 1976. She is best known for her novels set in rural England.

In the realm of sports, Trish Johnson is a professional golfer from England who was born in 1965. She has won several tournaments on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour.

Another famous Trish is Trish Stratus, a Canadian professional wrestler and actress who was born in 1975. She is a seven-time WWE Women's Champion and is considered one of the most successful and influential female wrestlers in the history of the sport.

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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