Holding steady.
Popularity of Patina since 1960
Babies named Patina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patina is a rare feminine name that first appeared in US records in 1960. It never cracked the top 1000, with its highest usage in 1973, which stands as its peak year. The name has a trajectory class of stable, indicating consistent but very low usage over the decades. Patina draws on a Latin word for a cooking vessel, but its sound aligns with other feminine -ina names, giving it a modern, invented feel. While few bearers exist, the name offers a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon, elegant-sounding name with a subtle connection to antiquity.
Patina is a feminine name directly taken from the Latin word patina, meaning 'shallow dish' or 'pan.' It was a common term in ancient Roman households for a wide, flat cooking vessel. As a given name, it is rare and modern, with no ancient onomastic tradition, likely adopted in the mid-20th century for its phonetic appeal rather than its literal meaning. The name remains uncommon, never appearing in the US top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patti, Tina
Sibling names for Patina
Names that share Patina's style, for a brother or sister.
