Katricia

Meaning & origin

Katricia is a mid-20th century American creation that blends the familiar Kat- prefix with the -icia suffix found in names like Patricia and Felicia. First recorded in 1948, it saw modest use during the 1960s and 1970s, reaching its peak year in 1975. Although it has never appeared in the U.S. top 1,000 names, its trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, suggesting consistent but rare usage. The name is almost exclusively feminine and reflects a broader trend of modern coined names that combine popular sounds and syllables. Despite its rarity, Katricia remains a distinct choice for parents seeking a name with recognizable components.

Katricia is a blend of the prefix 'Kat-' from names like Katherine (Greek Aikaterine, of debated origin) and the suffix '-icia' borrowed from Patricia (Latin patricius 'nobleman'). The name emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, as part of a trend of creating distinctive feminine names by combining familiar elements. It was first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1948 and reached its peak popularity in 1975.