Patsy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Patsy is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'noble'. It evolved through Patricia into its current form in English. The name embodies traits of warmth and familiarity, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has variants like Patricia and Pat.
The name Patsy is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Patsy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Patsy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 357th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 522nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1238th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2956th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8179th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 356th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 66th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 162nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 650th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1670th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4807th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7309th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Patsy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Patsy"
Pronunciation
/ˈpætsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Patsy is a diminutive form of the name Patricia, which is derived from the Latin name 'Patricius', meaning 'noble' or 'nobleman'.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Patricius (Latin), Patricia (Latin), Patsy (English)
Historical Usage
Patsy became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century as a familiar form of Patricia.
Variants & Derivatives
Patricia, Pat, Patti, Patti-Anne
Modern Popularity & Image
Patsy carries a quaint and friendly image and is often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Patsy Cline - American country music singer, Patsy Palmer - British actress, Patsy Stone - fictional character from the television series Absolutely Fabulous
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Patsy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Patsy"
"Patsy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 357th of 7545 | 4,367 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 522nd of 6773 | 2,339 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1238th of 7552 | 727 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2956th of 10718 | 187 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8179th of 16616 | 55 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 356th of 9107 | 6,105 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 66th of 9204 | 64,999 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 162nd of 12526 | 41,886 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 650th of 19264 | 4,018 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1670th of 27321 | 1,318 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4807th of 35406 | 440 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7309th of 30306 | 188 |
Regional Popularity of "Patsy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
36.16% 512th/1416 |
9.72% 134th/1379 |
46.49% 1100th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.17% 652nd/1546 |
12.85% 200th/1556 |
56.74% 1335th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.11% 1361st/2227 |
21.73% 528th/2430 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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34.05% 1186th/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Patsy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
25.85% 366th/1416 |
51.20% 706th/1379 |
11.62% 275th/2366 |
20.05% 229th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
5.82% 90th/1546 |
17.03% 265th/1556 |
1.27% 30th/2353 |
4.78% 74th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.33% 230th/2227 |
20.08% 488th/2430 |
3.19% 91st/2853 |
8.11% 225th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.63% 841st/2937 |
41.43% 1443rd/3483 |
12.34% 434th/3518 |
21.74% 879th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.21% 2366th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
25.09% 1303rd/5194 |
25.36% 1602nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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51.61% 3774th/7313 |
55.65% 4153rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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75.29% 5136th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Patsy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Patsy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.