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Patsy

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Pronounced PAT-see /ˈpæt.si/High

Meaning: A pet form of Patricia — from Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician; of the noble class'Low

In 30 seconds: Noble; patrician: Patsy pets Patricia — 'noble'. Sweet, vintage, and homey.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA pet form of Patricia — from Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician; of the noble class'

U.S. rank (2024)#6836 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1941

Total births (all-time)≈ 119,425

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Patsy is a pet form of Patricia — from Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician; of the noble class'. Borne by country legend Patsy Cline. A sweet, vintage name (said 'PAT-see'; nickname Pat).

In the U.S. it peaked mid-20th century. Rare today, noble-and-patrician at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Patricia means 'noble; patrician' (Latin patricius) — Patsy is a sweet vintage pet form (the singer Patsy Cline bore it), warm and homey (said 'PAT-see').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Patricia — Latin etymology

Variations

PatriciaPattiPat

Nicknames

Pat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patsy mean?

Patsy pets Patricia — Latin 'noble; patrician'.

How do you pronounce Patsy?

It's said PAT-see /ˈpæt.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Patsy a boy or girl name?

Patsy is a girl's name.

How popular is Patsy?

Patsy is a rare name in the U.S. today.