Tricia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tricia originated as a diminutive of Patricia, which has Latin roots meaning 'noble'. The name has evolved from Patricia to its current form, emphasizing traits of friendliness and approachability. It does not have biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Notable people with this name include Tricia Yearwood and Tricia Helfer.
The name Tricia is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tricia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tricia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4090th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 693rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 175th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 465th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2691st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8642nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tricia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tricia"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɪʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Tricia is a diminutive form of the name Patricia, which is derived from the Latin name 'Patricius', meaning 'noble' or 'nobleman'.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Patricia, Patricius, Patrician
Historical Usage
Tricia gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a standalone name, often used as a nickname for Patricia.
Variants & Derivatives
Patricia, Pat, Trish, Trixie
Modern Popularity & Image
Tricia is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Tricia Yearwood, Tricia Helfer, Tricia McLaughlin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tricia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tricia"
"Tricia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4718th of 10718 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4090th of 9204 | 89 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 693rd of 12526 | 3,725 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 175th of 19264 | 27,012 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 465th of 27321 | 8,176 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2691st of 35406 | 972 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8642nd of 30306 | 148 |
Regional Popularity of "Tricia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tricia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 611th/611 |
100.00% 706th/706 |
100.00% 811th/811 |
100.00% 547th/547 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 133rd/133 |
100.00% 156th/156 |
100.00% 279th/279 |
100.00% 179th/179 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 305th/305 |
100.00% 372nd/372 |
100.00% 741st/741 |
100.00% 555th/555 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 2084th/2084 |
100.00% 2128th/2128 |
100.00% 4133rd/4133 |
100.00% 3071st/3071 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tricia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tricia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.