Patricia
boy namePatricia entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #475 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#475
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3613 |
| 1920s | #1984 |
| 1930s | #720 |
| 1940s | #574 |
| 1950s | #722 |
| 1960s | #878 |
| 1970s | #1368 |
| 1980s | #1696 |
| 1990s | #5816 |
| 2000s | #11099 |
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Patricia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Patricia alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Patricia in 2025?
- Patricia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Patricia most popular?
- Patricia peaked in 1941, reaching #475 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Patricia with classmates?
- Patricia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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