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Patrica

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Pronounced puh-TRISH-uh /pəˈtrɪʃ.ə/High

Meaning: A variant (and common respelling) of Patricia, feminine of the Latin 'patricius,' 'noble; of the patrician class.' The dropped-i Patrica form appeared often in mid-century records.Low

In 30 seconds: A trimmed classic: Patrica means 'noble' (Latin), said 'puh-TRISH-uh' — a mid-century spin on Patricia.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA variant (and common respelling) of Patricia, feminine of the Latin 'patricius,' 'noble; of the patrician class.' The dropped-i Patrica form appeared often in mid-century records.
U.S. rank (2009)#16763 ↘ Falling
2009 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219112009

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Patrica respells Patricia, feminine of the Latin 'patricius,' 'noble.' As Patricia dominated mid-century nurseries, streamlined spellings like Patrica appeared alongside it, peaking in 1962 before receding (said 'puh-TRISH-uh').

Patrica is a boomer-era spelling now grown rare. Rare, classic-rooted, and vintage.

Did you know? Patrica is a dropped-syllable spelling of Patricia ('noble') that peaked around 1962 as Patricia itself reigned, then faded.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Patrica — Variant of Patricia; Latin 'noble; patrician'

Variations

PatriciaPatrishaPatrice

Nicknames

PatTrish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patrica mean?

Patrica is a variant of Patricia, feminine of the Latin for 'noble; patrician.'

How do you pronounce Patrica?

It's said puh-TRISH-uh /pəˈtrɪʃ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Patrica a boy or girl name?

Patrica is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Patrica?

Patrica peaked in the early sixties and is uncommon now.

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