FIRST NAME
Patricia
Patricia is the 5th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,188,870 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 955 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,668,657
living · #2
2020 CENSUS
1,188,870
living · #5
BABIES NAMED PATRICIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1884–2025
2025167
As a female name, Patricia peaked in 1951, when 56,446 babies were named Patricia (the #3 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #5,309 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
9,948
living · #1,192
2020 CENSUS
955
living · #5,309
BABIES NAMED PATRICIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–2006
20065
As a male name, Patricia peaked in 1942, when 159 babies were named Patricia (the #488 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)