Holding steady.
Popularity of Patrycja since 1991
Babies named Patrycja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patrycja is the Polish feminine form of Patricia, rooted in the Latin Patricius, meaning 'nobleman.' First recorded in U.S. data in 1991, the name saw its peak year in 2000, reflecting Polish diaspora naming trends. It has remained stable in usage since then, though it never ranked among the top 1,000 nationally. The name is borne by families with Polish heritage and remains common in Poland. Its trajectory indicates a consistent, if modest, presence in the United States.
Patrycja is the Polish feminine form of Patryk, which derives from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician.' The name was borne by early Christian saints, including Saint Patrick, though the Polish feminine form emerged later. It has been used in Poland since at least the medieval period and gained particular popularity in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Patka, Patysia, Patrycja
Variants: Patricia, Patricija
Sibling names for Patrycja
Names that share Patrycja's style, for a brother or sister.
