Patricia
Pronunciation: [ p-uhtr-IHSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Patricia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,706 babies have been named Patricia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Patricia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,453 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,453
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"Farm or dwelling for a herd of animals"
#38,650 in US
Latin origin
"white clay, potter's clay"
#38,334 in US
Latin origin
"heavenly messenger"
#38,530 in US
Old English/Celtic origin
"Council friend; chief; variant of Melvin"
#38,390 in US
Latin origin
"from the flowering one"
#38,446 in US
Germanic origin
"bold ruler, famous sovereignty"
#38,338 in US
Old English origin
"sandy shore, coastal land"
#38,264 in US
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About the Name Patricia
Patricia is a boy name .
Is Patricia a boy or girl name? Patricia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,453 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,299. Patricia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Patricia is currently ranked #38,453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Patricia include Pat, Patr, Patry, Patrie, Patri, Patriy, Patriie, Cia, Ciay, Ciaie, Pay, and Paie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Patricia include Patrick, Patricio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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