Holding steady.
Popularity of Patria since 1915
Babies named Patria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Patria's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patria is a rare feminine name drawn directly from the Latin word for fatherland or homeland, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1915 and reaching its peak rank in 1917 during World War I. In that year, the name was given to just a handful of babies, and it has never ranked among the top thousand names since. With a trajectory that has remained stable and low over the decades, Patria has never appeared in any state-level top-1000 lists. Its use is most likely as a patriotic or virtue name, and it remains a distinctive, uncommonly chosen option that carries a clear, meaningful etymology. Parents choosing Patria today might appreciate its historical undercurrent and direct connection to a classical root, set apart from more common virtue names like Victoria or Grace.
Derived directly from the Latin word patria, meaning 'fatherland' or 'homeland' (from pater 'father'). The name has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries, often as a patriotic or virtue name, particularly during periods of national fervor such as World War I. It has never been common but sees occasional use as a given name, and was notably used in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patsy, Tria
Sibling names for Patria
Names that share Patria's style, for a brother or sister.
