Patricia

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Patricia is a feminine form derivation of the Latin “patricius” meaning “a patrician,” “a noble” or “an aristocrat.” The Gaelic version is “Padraigin.”

Princess Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth – known as Princess Patricia - popularized the name in England in the 19th century.

Saint Patricia is the patron saint of Naples, Italy. She was a virgin marytr and is speculated to be a descendant of Constantine the Great.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census, Patricia ranked as the 2nd most popular female first name, the 1,192nd most popular male first name and the 23,512nd most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular girls' names every decade since 1880 and in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names four decades from the 1930s through the 1960s. In the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 500 most popular girls' names every year from 2000 (221st) through 2006 (413th), but has steadily declined in popularity.

United States Popularity of the girl's name Patricia in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:413th
• Year: 2005 Rank:358th
• Year: 2004 Rank:317th
• Year: 2003 Rank:289th
• Year: 2002 Rank:270th
• Year: 2001 Rank:250th
• Year: 2000 Rank:221st

FACTS

• April 16th is celebrated in Sweden in honor of the name Patricia.
• July 6th is celebrated in Slovakia in honor of the name Patricia.
• August 25th is celebrated by the Catholic Church in honor of St. Patricia.
• August 25th is celebrated in Hungary in honor of the name Patrice.

NAMESAKES

• “Patricia the Stripper” is a song by rock musician Chris DeBurgh.
• “Patricia” was a song recorded by Perry Como, which reached number seven on the billboard charts in 1950.

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Patricia Nixon – Former First Lady of the United States of America (1969-1974).
• Patti Smith (born Patricia Lee Smith) – American punk rock singer, songwriter and poet.
• Patricia Neal – Television and film actress who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for her work in the 1963 movie “Hud.”
• Patty Duke - Television and film actress who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” for The Miracle Worker in 1962.
• Pat Benatar (born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski) – Influential rock singer who won multiple Grammy Awards.
• Patti Labelle (born Patricia Louise Holt) – R&B and soul singer and songwriter who won multiple Grammy Awards.

OTHER PATRICIA'S

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Author: Rich Kachold