Patsy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Patrician
Background: The name Patsy originates from the Latin name 'Patricius,' meaning 'noble' or 'patrician.' In English, it is often used as a diminutive of Patricia, which shares the same roots and connotations.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#326
Total births
127,138
Most popular decade
1940s
(122,709 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+374 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
6.1% male
93.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #959
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 324
- Peak rank
- #326
- Most recent year
- 1992
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,435
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 15
- First year rank
- #435
- Peak year
- 1941
- Peak year births
- 4,788
- Peak rank
- #52
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 17
- Recent rank
- #6,613
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).