Patty
Pronunciation: [ p-AT-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Patty first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 59 babies have been named Patty in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Patty is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,132 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,132
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Patty is also used as a girl name, ranked #24381.
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About the Name Patty
Patty is a boy name .
Is Patty a boy or girl name? Patty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,132 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,381. Patty is more commonly used as a girl name.
Patty is currently ranked #38,132 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Patty include Pat, Pay, Paie, and Patkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Patty include Patton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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