Patsy
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1936, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Patsy has been recorded 94% of the time for girls and 6% of the time for boys.
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Patsy — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#52
in 1936
Current rank
#6836
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Patsy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1936, ranking #52 nationally with 4,196 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7227 (2014) to #6836 (2024) — a 5% improvement.
As of 2024, Patsy ranks #6836 nationally for girls, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,836 | 17 |
| 2023 | #6,602 | 18 |
| 2022 | #6,918 | 17 |
| 2021 | #6,113 | 20 |
| 2020 | #6,852 | 17 |
| 2019 | #9,585 | 11 |
| 2018 | #9,660 | 11 |
| 2017 | #7,750 | 15 |
Patsy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#316
in 1911
Last ranked
#9443
in 1992
Years tracked
93
1886–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Patsy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1911, ranking #316 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Patsy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1992, when it stood at #9443.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #9,443 | 5 |
| 1991 | #7,980 | 6 |
| 1988 | #6,266 | 7 |
| 1986 | #7,532 | 5 |
| 1985 | #7,310 | 5 |
| 1984 | #5,423 | 7 |
| 1983 | #4,799 | 8 |
| 1982 | #6,194 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Patsy most popular?
Patsy was most popular in 1936, when it ranked #52 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Patsy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Patsy?
At least 127,138 babies have been recorded with the name Patsy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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