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Patricia

female

Meaning

"Of the Patricians"

Feminine form of Latin Patricius, referencing Roman patrician status, later adopted broadly in English-speaking contexts.

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Popularity History of Patricia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1302Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1302

Patricia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-109

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Patricia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Patricia.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Patricia

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Famous Patricias

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    Patricia Highsmith
    American crime novelist who created Tom Ripley
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    Pat Nixon
    Second First Lady of the United States, wife of Richard Nixon

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables4
Length8 letters

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