Patricia

Meaning of Patricia

It means "noble" or "patrician," referring to someone of aristocratic rank.

Patricia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Patricia

After ranking as high as #226 in 2000, Patricia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Patricia

• Patricia Arquette
  American actress and activist
• Patricia Heaton
  American actress and comedian
• Patricia Cornwell
  American crime fiction writer
• Patricia Clarkson
  American actress
• Patricia Highsmith
  American novelist

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Questions about the name Patricia

What does the name Patricia mean?

Patricia means it means "noble" or "patrician," referring to someone of aristocratic rank, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Patricia a boy's or a girl's name?

Patricia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Patricia?

Patricia did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Patricia most popular?

Patricia peaked at #226 in 2000.