Patsy
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
Every Patsy since 1880 — 127,161 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Patsy
Patsy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,059 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 127,161 American babies have been named Patsy — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1941, when 4,868 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Patsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Patsy 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 | 20 | #6,059 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,864 | — | — |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,609 | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,924 | — | — |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,119 | — | — |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,857 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,590 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,664 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,753 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,519 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,524 | — | — |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,229 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,935 | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,067 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,587 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,432 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,607 | — | — |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,511 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,891 | — | — |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,666 | — | — |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,219 | — | — |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,603 | — | — |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,221 | — | — |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,253 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,617 | — | — |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,150 | — | — |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,386 | — | — |
| 1990 | 110 | #1,436 | — | — |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,516 | 5 | #7,309 |
| 1980 | 85 | #1,444 | 6 | #6,039 |
| 1975 | 143 | #912 | 13 | #3,036 |
| 1970 | 322 | #565 | 12 | #2,843 |
| 1965 | 576 | #384 | 25 | #1,586 |
| 1960 | 1,106 | #270 | 32 | #1,423 |
| 1955 | 2,013 | #172 | 46 | #1,104 |
| 1950 | 2,930 | #117 | 39 | #1,158 |
| 1945 | 3,350 | #84 | 48 | #938 |
| 1940 | 4,079 | #57 | 78 | #687 |
| 1935 | 3,797 | #56 | 124 | #518 |
| 1930 | 2,544 | #97 | 218 | #388 |
| 1925 | 706 | #250 | 288 | #344 |
| 1920 | 195 | #493 | 287 | #346 |
| 1915 | 128 | #573 | 240 | #344 |
| 1910 | 73 | #470 | 26 | #564 |
| 1905 | 41 | #543 | 29 | #400 |
| 1900 | 49 | #487 | 12 | #773 |
| 1895 | 21 | #698 | 6 | #1,053 |
| 1890 | 15 | #714 | — | — |
| 1885 | 21 | #466 | — | — |
| 1880 | 15 | #446 | — | — |
Famous people named Patsy
- Patsy Cline Singer · 1932–1963
- Patsy Reddy Politician · b. 1954
- Patsy Kensit Actor · b. 1968
- Patsy Ruth Miller Actor · 1904–1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Patsy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
How popular is the name Patsy in 2025?
Patsy ranked #6,059 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Patsy?
127,161 babies have been named Patsy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Patsy most popular?
Patsy peaked in 1941, when 4,868 newborns received the name.
Is Patsy a boy or girl name?
Patsy is used for both: about 94% of babies named Patsy have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Patsy rising or falling?
Patsy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Patsy?
Well-known people named Patsy include Patsy Cline (singer), Patsy Reddy (politician), Patsy Kensit (actor).