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Tricia
Pronounced TRISH-uh /ˈtrɪʃ.ə/High
Meaning: Tricia is a short form of Patricia, the feminine of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'nobleman, patrician', a member of the Roman ruling class. Tricia has long been used as an independent name in English-speaking countries.High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tricia is a short form of Patricia, the feminine of Patrick, from Latin patricius, 'nobleman, patrician'. Patricia surged in the mid-20th century and carried Tricia, Trish and Patty with it; Tricia has been given as a name in its own right for decades. It now reads as a warm mid-century classic.
It is very rare for girls in the U.S. today, well past its mid-century peak. Rare, retro, and friendly.
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What does the name Tricia mean?
Tricia is a short form of Patricia, from Latin patricius, 'nobleman, patrician'.
How do you pronounce Tricia?
It's said TRISH-uh /ˈtrɪʃ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tricia a boy or girl name?
Tricia is a girl's name; the masculine form of the root is Patrick.
How popular is Tricia?
Tricia is very rare for girls in the U.S. today, well past its mid-century heyday.