Feminine form of Patrick, from Latin 'patricius' meaning noble and of patrician rank.
Nicknames
pat · patty
Vibe
strongwarmeleganttimeless
How it ages.
Patricia peaked mid-20th century and has declined substantially, now decidedly vintage.
The cultural moment.
North America saw Patricia in top 10 from 1940s through 1970s, then consistent steep decline from 1980 onward, now strongly associated with older cohorts. It also ranks among the hundred most common given names in the world.