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Patty

Patty: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæti/

Meaning and origin of Patty

  • A unisex given name.
  • A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
  • A male given name, a diminutive of the male given name Patrick.

Etymology

From Pat + -y.

How popular is Patty?

5U.S. babies in 2025
#140peak rank (1959)
62,699babies since 1880

Since 1880, 62,452 girls and 247 boys in the U.S. have been named Patty (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #140 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2154 in 1943. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020253,123 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Patty

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Patty FAQ

What does the name Patty mean?

A unisex given name. A diminutive of the female given name Patricia. A male given name, a diminutive of the male given name Patrick. From Pat + -y.

How popular is the name Patty?

Since 1880, 62,452 girls and 247 boys in the U.S. have been named Patty (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #140 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2154 in 1943. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Patty a boy or girl name?

Patty is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 62,452 girls and 247 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.