Holding steady.
Popularity of Patt since 1927
Babies named Patt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Patt's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 153 |
| 1940s | 174 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patt is a short form of Patricia that saw modest use in the early 20th century. The name first recorded in Social Security data in 1927, and its peak year was 1931, when it reached its highest relative usage. Since then, it has remained stable but rare, with no recent increase in popularity. As a nickname-turned-standalone name, Patt fits a pattern of clipped forms like Pat, Pam, and Sue that were fashionable in the 1930s. While it never entered the top 1000, its simplicity and retro charm keep it in occasional use.
Patt is a diminutive of Patricia, the feminine form of Patrick, derived from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of the patrician class'. Patricia has been used in English since the 18th century, and shortened forms like Patt and Pat became popular in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Pat
Sibling names for Patt
Names that share Patt's style, for a brother or sister.
