Name meaning & stats
Patricia
Patricia means “noble” (Latin origin). 1,270,824 US babies since 1940, peak 1951. Notable Patricias are 1.8× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“noble”
LatinWell documented
Also the feminine of Patrick.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1951
1,270,824 US babies were named Patricia between 1940 and 2025.
Where Patricias end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.8× | High · 87 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 80 people |
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 72 people |
| Professor | 1.7× | High · 56 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Patricias show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Patricia has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
Patricia is the main spelling
- Patricia 100%
- Patrecia <1%
- Patrizia <1%
- Patrisia <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1951)