Where does the name Patsy come from?

Patsy is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Patsy a boy or a girl name?

Patsy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 94% of children given the name Patsy are girls and 6% are boys.

How popular is the name Patsy in 2023?

Patsy ranks #6609 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1941 with 4,868 babies.

How do you pronounce Patsy?

Patsy is pronounced PAT-see (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Patsy?

Patsy is also written as Patti, Pat, Patsey.

A name from Latin · Girl

Patsy

A diminutive of Patricia, feminine of Patricius — from Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman' or 'of patrician rank'. Independent in 20th-century American usage; quintessentially mid-century country and Catholic.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

119,411 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

18 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

PA diminutive of Patricia, feminine of Patricius — from Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman' or 'of patrician rank'. Independent in 20th-century American usage; quintessentially mid-century country and Catholic.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Patsy".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Patti Most common Pat Patsey

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Patsy.

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Patsy Cline (country legend)
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Patsy Stone (Absolutely Fabulous)
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Patsy Kensit (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Patsy.

What does the name Patsy mean?: Patsy means a diminutive of Patricia, feminine of Patricius — from Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman' or 'of patrician rank'. Independent in 20th-century American usage; quintessentially mid-century country and Catholic.
Where does the name Patsy come from?: Patsy is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Patsy a boy or a girl name?: Patsy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 94% of children given the name Patsy are girls and 6% are boys.
How popular is the name Patsy in 2023?: Patsy ranks #6609 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1941 with 4,868 babies.
How do you pronounce Patsy?: Patsy is pronounced PAT-see (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Patsy?: Patsy is also written as Patti, Pat, Patsey.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.