Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Patrisha since 1944
Babies named Patrisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 362 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 135 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patrisha is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant spelling of Patricia, itself derived from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman'. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1944, and while it has never entered the top 1000, it saw its greatest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1982. Since 1985, its usage has been on a steady decline. Patrisha remains a rare choice, with a strong connection to the mid-20th-century naming trends that favored elaborate spellings of established names.
Patrisha is a variant spelling of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of the patrician class'. It emerged in English-speaking countries as a feminine form of Patrick. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with the spelling Patrisha peaking in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patsy, Trisha
Sibling names for Patrisha
Names that share Patrisha's style, for a brother or sister.
