Total births
560
Girls' name · since 1898
Patsie
Patsie has 560 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1940 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 560
- total births
- 1898–1960
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
560 girls have been named Patsie since 1898, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Patsie recorded 560 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1960.
- 560 total births
- 1898–1960 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
560 girls have been named Patsie since 1898, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1960.
- 560
- total births
- 1898–1960
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Patsie was born in this single decade.
1940
Single peak year
25 babies were named Patsie in 1940 - its busiest year on record.
Patsie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Patsie's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1898, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1940 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Patsie at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1940
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Patsie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1960
- Peak year (1940)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Patsie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Patsie's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Patsie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 45
1910s
45 births
- 1920s
1920s
90 births
- 1930s
1930s
162 births
- 1940s
1940s
152 births
- 1950s
1950s
88 births
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 162 births (29% of all-time use).
How Patsie 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 Patsie's total volume
Patsie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Patsie by state
Where Patsie concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Patsie's total US births 1.8%
Even split
10 of 560 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Patsie? ▼
Since 1898, Social Security records show 560 babies named Patsie. The most recent recorded year was 1960. Its busiest year on record was 1940, with 25 births.
When was Patsie most popular? ▼
Patsie was most popular in the 1930s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1940.
Where is Patsie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Patsie are Texas (10 births), Kentucky (7 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Patsie been used? ▼
Records for Patsie go back to 1898, giving 63 years of history through 1960.
What names are similar to Patsie? ▼
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 Patsie's data
- Patsie's decade-level peak was the 1930s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Patsies (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Patsie
Nearby Names Like Patsie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Patsie
Patricia Girl
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Patsy Girl
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Patty Girl
#12170 62,452 births
Patti Girl
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Pat Girl
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Compare Patsie side by side: Patsie vs Patricia Patsie vs Patsy Patsie 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, 1898–1960 (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. "Patsie: Baby Name Since 1898 - 560 Births, Peak 1940." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/patsie. 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 Patsie 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.