Holding steady.
Popularity of Pati since 1934
Babies named Pati per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 77 |
| 1950s | 176 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Pati first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1934, and its usage peaked in 1959. Since then, its rarity has remained stable, never reaching the top 1000. As a variant of Patty, it shares roots with the Latin name Patricia, meaning 'noble' (from patricius). Though it has not been recorded in top states, its similarity to names like Patty and Pattie makes it a distinctive alternative. The trajectory of Pati reflects mid-century naming conventions where diminutive forms of longer names, such as Patricia, were often adopted as independent given names.
Pati is most commonly considered a variant spelling of Patty, itself a diminutive of Patricia. Patricia derives from the Latin patricius, meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'. This form emerged in the mid-20th century, following the trend of altering traditional nicknames into standalone given names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Pati
Names that share Pati's style, for a brother or sister.
