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How Many People Are Named Patsy?
Estimated people named Patsy living in the U.S. today
53,342
Gender distribution
2% male · 98% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 127,138
- Peak year: 1941 (4,868 births)
- Estimated living today: 53,342
Patsy by age group — who carries the name today?
Patsy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Patsy
Patsy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 127,138 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 53,342 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,408 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Patsys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Patsy in the US?
An estimated 53,342 people named Patsy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Patsy rare — about 1 in 6,408 Americans.
Is Patsy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Patsy is 2% male and 98% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Patsy most popular?
Patsy peaked in 1941, when 4,868 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Patsy?
Patsy ranks #863 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).