Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Patti since 1888
Babies named Patti per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 501 |
| 1930s | 1,542 |
| 1940s | 4,478 |
| 1950s | 20,604 |
| 1960s | 14,338 |
| 1970s | 2,366 |
| 1980s | 536 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Patti is a distinctly mid-century American name, rising alongside the popularity of Patricia as a formal name. It first appeared in records in 1888, but its most concentrated use came in the decades following World War II, with a peak in 1958 at position #13208. By 2025, its rarity has made it a charming throwback: only about 1 in 267,878 newborns receive the name. The 'ie' to 'i' spelling shift mirrors a broader trend toward phonetic nicknames becoming stand-alone given names in the 1950s. While never reaching the heights of its parent name Patricia, Patti captures the era's affection for friendly, diminutive forms that sound both youthful and familiar.
Patti is a variant spelling of Patty, itself a diminutive of Patricia. Patricia derives from the Latin 'patricius', meaning 'of the patrician class', the noble families of ancient Rome. As an independent given name, Patti rose to popularity in mid-20th-century America, peaking in the 1950s.
Where Patti is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat
Sibling names for Patti
Names that share Patti's style, for a brother or sister.
