Why Patricia Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Patricia” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Patricia” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Aicirtap.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Iaapitcr.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Patricia

The true meaning of ‘Patricia’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Patricia is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Patricia, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Patricia Popular?

“Patricia” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Ohio as reported in the 1918 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 73 babies in Ohio have the same name as you in 1918. A total of 1,765 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1951 with a total of 56,445 babies. That’s a lot of baby Patricias.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Patricia” was recorded 1,578,204 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Patricias to occupy the country of Trinidad and Tobago with an estimated population of 1,534,937.

The name first appeared in the year 1884 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1921 with a rank of #84 nationwide and was registered 3,380 times as a baby girl’s name. Patricia became a popular girl’s name in the state of Maine in the year 1938. It ranked #1 with 217 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1951 in the state of New York with 5,678 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of California for 84 years from 1910 to 1993 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Patricia” was recorded 62,838 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Patricia, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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