Where it comes from
patricius, 'of noble birth, patrician'
Also known as
Patricia (Spanish/Portuguese, same spelling), Patrizia (Italian)
Fun Fact
The name saw a significant surge in the early 20th century, becoming one of the most common American names for girls born in the 1930s and 1940s, before declining sharply in more recent decades, a naming-trend arc shared by several names on this list.