GirlLatin origin4 syllables
Patricia
Meaning: “noble”
About the name Patricia
Patricia is a girl name with Latin roots, meaning “noble”.
It has a classic, unique feel. In 2025, Patricia ranked #1336 for girls in the US, with 167 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1951. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Patricia were girls.
Etymology
From Latin, meaning “noble”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Patricia”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1336
- In 2015
- #802
- Babies in 2025
- 167
Popularity of Patricia, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Patricia
Names similar to Patricia
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.