Girl name · Latin
Patricia
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: noble, patricianPatricia is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "noble, patrician". It is used in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Meaning
- Noble, patrician
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #1336 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Patricia
As a girl's name, Patricia comes from Latin and means "noble, patrician". It is used in English, Spanish and Portuguese. In Portuguese it is spelled Patrícia.
In Spanish, say pah-TREE-syah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Patricia on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Patricia on 3 lists.
“Hamlet northeast of Brooks, named after a daughter of the Duke of Connaught”
From Funny town names in Alberta, royal and grand Alberta town names
“Noble, patrician; Latin. Say pah-TREE-syah”
From Spanish girl names, classic female Spanish names
“Noble, patrician; Latin. Patty, Trish or Tricia for short”
From Vintage girl names, 1930s to 1950s girl names
How popular is Patricia?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,336
- 167 babies, 104 per million girls
- Best rank
- #3 in 1937
- Most babies: 56,446 in 1951
- Babies since 1884
- At least 1,573,623
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 44 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 149 per million |
| 1900s | 456 per million |
| 1910s | 1,190 per million |
| 1920s | 6,252 per million |
| 1930s | 20,687 per million |
| 1940s | 28,403 per million |
| 1950s | 23,899 per million |
| 1960s | 12,657 per million |
| 1970s | 5,249 per million |
| 1980s | 2,627 per million |
| 1990s | 1,339 per million |
| 2000s | 504 per million |
| 2010s | 213 per million |
| 2020s | 123 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #736 | #884 | #900 | #942 | #1,117 | #1,157 | #1,116 | #1,182 | #1,295 | #1,336 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Patricia
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Patcommon English nickname
- Pattyfirst a rhyme on Matty (Martha), now used for Patricia
- Trishcommon English nickname
- Triciacommon English nickname
Other forms of Patricia
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- PatriceNoble (Latin, girl)
- PatriziaNoble (Latin, girl)
- PatrycjaNoble, patrician (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Patricia
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- PatriaHomeland (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- AliceNobility, of noble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AdaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdelaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdeleNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- PatrickNobleman, patrician (Latin, boy)
- AlbertNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertoNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AdelaideNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AdelinaNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AdelineNoble one (Germanic, girl)
Middle names for Patricia
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Patricia: common questions
What does the name Patricia mean?
Patricia comes from Latin and means "noble, patrician".
Is Patricia a boy or girl name?
Patricia is mainly a girl's name.
What are nicknames for Patricia?
Common nicknames for Patricia include Pat, Patty, Trish and Tricia.
How popular is the name Patricia?
Patricia ranked #1,336 in the US in 2025, with 167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Patricia?
Forms of Patricia with the same meaning and origin include Patrice (French), Patrizia (Italian) and Patrycja (Polish).
What middle names go with Patricia?
Middle names that flow well with Patricia include Belle, Bess, Elise, Gemma and Grace. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.