Holding steady.
Popularity of Patrecia since 1919
Babies named Patrecia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Patrecia's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 188 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patrecia is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Patricia, first recorded in the United States in 1919. The name saw its peak year in 1940, after which usage dropped significantly. According to the Social Security Administration data, Patrecia has not been given to five or more babies in any year after 1940, and by 2025 it remains extremely uncommon, with no one-in-N figure available due to its rarity. Unlike Patricia, which enjoyed widespread popularity, Patrecia represents a distinctive spelling that never broke into the mainstream. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, remaining virtually unused. For parents seeking a familiar yet unique alternative to Patricia, Patrecia offers a subtle twist on a traditional name.
Patrecia is a variant spelling of Patricia, the feminine form of the Latin name Patricius, derived from 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of the patrician class'. The name Patricia became common in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, and Patrecia emerged as a less frequent spelling variant, particularly in the mid-20th century U.S.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Trish, Tricia, Patsy
Sibling names for Patrecia
Names that share Patrecia's style, for a brother or sister.
