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How Many People Are Named Patricia?
Estimated people named Patricia living in the U.S. today
932,663
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,578,408
- Peak year: 1951 (56,574 births)
- Estimated living today: 932,663
Patricia by age group — who carries the name today?
Patricia popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Patricia
Patricia has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,578,408 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 932,663 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 366 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Patricias you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Patricia in the US?
An estimated 932,663 people named Patricia are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Patricia common — about 1 in 366 Americans.
Is Patricia a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Patricia is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Patricia most popular?
Patricia peaked in 1951, when 56,574 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Patricia?
Patricia ranks #28 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 30 out of 100 (higher means rarer).