Patty
Every Patty since 1880 — 62,699 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Patty
Patty is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,671 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 62,699 American babies have been named Patty. Its peak came in 1959, when 3,123 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 Patty stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Patty 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 | 5 | #16,671 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,124 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,827 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,755 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,002 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,149 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,218 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,258 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,253 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,990 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,604 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,839 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,365 | — | — |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,333 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,229 | — | — |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,071 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,394 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,486 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,326 | — | — |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,537 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,155 | — | — |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,853 | — | — |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,248 | — | — |
| 1985 | 73 | #1,628 | — | — |
| 1980 | 109 | #1,212 | — | — |
| 1975 | 251 | #628 | — | — |
| 1970 | 595 | #395 | — | — |
| 1965 | 1,664 | #199 | 5 | #4,296 |
| 1960 | 2,936 | #145 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,330 | #222 | 5 | #4,248 |
| 1950 | 902 | #251 | — | — |
| 1945 | 1,059 | #192 | 9 | #2,532 |
| 1940 | 1,099 | #175 | — | — |
| 1935 | 916 | #190 | — | — |
| 1930 | 769 | #223 | 11 | #2,565 |
| 1925 | 270 | #419 | — | — |
| 1920 | 86 | #784 | 5 | #4,806 |
| 1915 | 42 | #1,036 | — | — |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,318 | — | — |
| 1905 | 13 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,403 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,762 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #620 | — | — |
Famous people named Patty
- Patty Hearst Extremist · b. 1954
- Patty Pravo Singer · b. 1948
- Patty Duke Actor · 1946–2016
- Patty Jenkins Film director · b. 1971
- Patty McCormack Actor · b. 1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Patty in 2025?
Patty ranked #16,671 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Patty?
62,699 babies have been named Patty in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Patty most popular?
Patty peaked in 1959, when 3,123 newborns received the name.
Is Patty a boy or girl name?
Patty is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Patty rising or falling?
Patty is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Patty?
Well-known people named Patty include Patty Hearst (extremist), Patty Pravo (singer), Patty Duke (actor).