Noble or patrician
Derived from the Latin word 'patricius', meaning noble or of high birth. It is the feminine form of Patrick and was popularized in the 20th century, though it has roots in early Roman social classes.
Less common today
Patricia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #97 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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