Patti
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia; a mid-20th-century spelling of Patty.
Every Patti since 1888 — 44,757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Patti
Patti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,501 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 44,757 American babies have been named Patti. Its peak came in 1958, when 3,121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Patti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Patti year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,501 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,467 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,754 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,214 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,948 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,257 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,087 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,952 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,834 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,475 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,871 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,868 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,703 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,395 | — | — |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,817 | — | — |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,161 | — | — |
| 1980 | 74 | #1,578 | — | — |
| 1975 | 169 | #814 | — | — |
| 1970 | 539 | #417 | — | — |
| 1965 | 1,311 | #234 | — | — |
| 1960 | 2,458 | #165 | 7 | #3,573 |
| 1955 | 2,174 | #163 | — | — |
| 1950 | 712 | #293 | — | — |
| 1945 | 381 | #355 | — | — |
| 1940 | 242 | #438 | — | — |
| 1935 | 165 | #492 | — | — |
| 1930 | 74 | #829 | — | — |
| 1925 | 58 | #985 | — | — |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,874 | — | — |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,355 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Patti
- Patti Smith Singer · b. 1946
- Patti Page Singer · 1927–2013
- Patti LuPone Actor · b. 1949
- Patti LaBelle Singer · b. 1944
- Patti Scialfa Musician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Patti mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia; a mid-20th-century spelling of Patty.
How popular is the name Patti in 2025?
Patti ranked #14,501 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Patti?
44,757 babies have been named Patti in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Patti most popular?
Patti peaked in 1958, when 3,121 newborns received the name.
Is Patti a boy or girl name?
Patti is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Patti rising or falling?
Patti is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Patti?
Well-known people named Patti include Patti Smith (singer), Patti Page (singer), Patti LuPone (actor).