Total births
507
Girls' name · since 1911
Patsey
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 507 babies named Patsey, peaking in 1942. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 507
- total births
- 1911–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Patsey sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 507 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Patsey recorded 507 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1965.
- 507 total births
- 1911–1965 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
507 girls have been named Patsey since 1911, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1965.
- 507
- total births
- 1911–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Patsey was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
26 babies were named Patsey in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Patsey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Patsey splits its recorded history at 1943: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1942 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Patsey at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Patsey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1965
- Peak year (1942)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Patsey popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1915 (Patsey as boys' name)
Patsey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Patsey's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Patsey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s 32
1920s
32 births
- 1930s
1930s
143 births
- 1940s
1940s
177 births
- 1950s
1950s
118 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 177 births (35% of all-time use).
How Patsey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Patsey's total volume
Patsey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Patsey? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 507 babies named Patsey. The most recent recorded year was 1965. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 26 births.
When was Patsey most popular? ▼
Patsey was most popular in the 1940s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Patsey been used? ▼
Records for Patsey go back to 1911, giving 55 years of history through 1965.
What names are similar to Patsey? ▼
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 Patsey's data
- Patsey's decade-level peak was the 1940s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Patsey
Nearby Names Like Patsey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Patsey
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 Patsey side by side: Patsey vs Patricia Patsey vs Patsy Patsey vs Patty
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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, 1911–1965 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Patsey: Baby Name Since 1911 - 507 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/patsey. 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 Patsey 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.