Holding steady.
Popularity of Patra since 1919
Babies named Patra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 88 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patra is a rare name that has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000, reflecting its limited usage. It was first recorded in 1919, but its peak year was 1994, with a trajectory that has remained stable without significant revival. The name's origins are ambiguous, possibly derived from Greek Patroclus or as a variant of Petra, but no definitive one-in-N estimate is available due to its rarity. Its use as a given name is infrequent, and it is likely more recognized as a place name for the Greek city. Parents drawn to short, vowel-ending names with a classical sound may consider Patra, but it remains a distinctive choice outside mainstream popularity.
Patra is likely a feminine form of the Greek name Patroclus, derived from 'patros' meaning 'father' or 'paternal,' but its exact derivation is uncertain. It also appears as a Czech and Slovak short form of Patricie or Patrika, though less commonly as a given name. In Greek, Patra is also the name of a city in the Peloponnese, which may have contributed to its use as a place-associated name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patti, Trina
Variants: Patra
Sibling names for Patra
Names that share Patra's style, for a brother or sister.
