Patsy
Pronunciation: [ p-ATS-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Patsy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 735 babies have been named Patsy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Patsy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,127 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,127
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Patsy is also used as a girl name, ranked #6909.
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About the Name Patsy
Patsy is a boy name .
Is Patsy a boy or girl name? Patsy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,127 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,909. Patsy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Patsy is currently ranked #32,127 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Patsy include Pat, Pay, Paie, and Patkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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