Pachia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "thick" or "stout".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Pachia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pachia today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pachia births was 1998 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pachia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
1998
16 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,476
Tracked since 1986
Census
Pachia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 316 people with the first name Pachia, which placed it at #28,429 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,429
National first-name rank
People counted
316
316 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
92.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pachia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Pachia is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Pachia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Pachia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander92.1% · 291
- White6.0% · 19
- Two or more races1.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
Popularity
Pachia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pachia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 102 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Pachia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pachia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pachia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pachias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Minnesota, California, Wisconsin recorded the most babies named Pachia, while Wisconsin, California, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pachia
The name Pachia originates from Ancient Greek, derived from the word "pachys," meaning "thick" or "stout." Its roots can be traced back to the 5th century BC in classical Greek literature.
One of the earliest known references to the name Pachia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, who lived from circa 446 BC to 386 BC. In his comedic plays, he made subtle references to characters with this name, often portraying them as robust or sturdy individuals.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Pachia gained popularity among Greek-speaking populations in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Historical records from this period reveal several notable figures bearing this moniker.
One such individual was Pachia of Antioch, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. She was widely respected for her contributions to the study of religious texts and her influential teachings on Christian doctrine.
In the 9th century AD, a Byzantine military commander named Pachia Doukas rose to prominence, leading the imperial forces to several victories against invading armies. His exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts of the time, cementing his reputation as a formidable strategist.
During the Renaissance period, the name Pachia found its way into the literary works of several Italian authors. One notable example is the 16th-century poet Pachia Gentileschi, whose lyrical compositions were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and emotional depth.
Another figure of historical significance was Pachia Veneziano, a skilled painter and fresco artist who lived in the 15th century. Her vibrant murals adorned the walls of churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing her exceptional talent and artistic vision.
People
Pachia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pachia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pachia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pachia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pachia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Pachia a common name?
We classify Pachia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pachia most popular?
The single biggest year for Pachia was 1998, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pachia is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Pachia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 316 people with the name Pachia, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,429 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Pachia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Pachia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Pachia appears almost entirely female. Of the 310 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Pachia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Pachia is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Pachia most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Pachia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (291 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pachia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pachia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pachia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Pachia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pachia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pachia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Pachia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.