Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1951
Patericia
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Patericia, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1951–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
22 girls have been named Patericia since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Patericia recorded 22 times among girls since 1951, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 1964.
- 22 total births
- 1951–1964 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Patericia since 1951, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1964.
- 22
- total births
- 1951–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Patericia was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
6 babies were named Patericia in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Patericia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Patericia's full recorded timeline at 1960, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1951, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 6 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Patericia at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Patericia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1964
- Peak year (1956)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Patericia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Patericia's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Patericia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 11 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Patericia? ▼
22 babies have been named Patericia since 1951. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1956 with 6 births.
When was Patericia most popular? ▼
Patericia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
How long has the name Patericia been used? ▼
Records for Patericia go back to 1951, giving 14 years of history through 1964.
What names are similar to Patericia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Patricia, Patsy, Patty, Patti, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Patericia's data
- Patericia's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1960s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Patericia
Nearby Names Like Patericia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Patericia
Patricia Girl
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Patsy Girl
#6644 119,448 births
Patty Girl
#12170 62,452 births
Patti Girl
44,711 births
Pat Girl
40,123 births
Compare Patericia side by side: Patericia vs Patricia Patericia vs Patsy Patericia vs Patty
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1951–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Patericia: Baby Name Since 1951 - 22 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/patericia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Patericia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.