Holding steady.
Popularity of Paticia since 1933
Babies named Paticia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paticia is a rare spelling variant of Patricia, a name with Latin roots meaning 'noble'. The first records of Paticia appear in 1933, and it saw modest usage through the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in 1969. Since then, the name has remained stable but uncommon, with no recorded rank in recent years. While the standard form Patricia was a top 10 name for much of the 1940s and 1950s, Paticia remains a distinctive alternative. Its rarity gives it a unique charm for parents seeking a less common version of a classic name.
Paticia is a spelling variant of Patricia, the feminine form of the Latin name Patricius, which derives from 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of the patrician class'. Patricia has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, with the variant spelling Paticia appearing as a rare alternate form, first recorded in 1933.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patti, Tricia
Sibling names for Paticia
Names that share Paticia's style, for a brother or sister.
