Particia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "noble or patrician".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Particia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Particia today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Particia births was 1966 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Particia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Particia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
1966
11 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1994 SSA rank
#15,100
Tracked since 1950
Census
Particia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,046 people with the first name Particia, which placed it at #12,043 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
#12,043
National first-name rank
People counted
1.0K
1,046 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
75.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Particia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Particia is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.8%) and Black (9.5%). 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 Particia 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 Particia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.2% · 787
- Hispanic or Latino12.8% · 134
- Black or African American9.5% · 99
- Two or more races1.4% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 5
Popularity
Particia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Particia from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Particia 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 Particia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Particia
The name Particia is a feminine given name that originated in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "patrician," which referred to the aristocratic class of ancient Roman society. The patricians were members of the aristocratic families that traced their ancestry back to the founding fathers of Rome.
In the early days of ancient Rome, the patricians held immense power and influence, serving as senators and holding key positions in the government and military. The name Particia was likely bestowed upon girls born into these noble families as a symbol of their elite status and lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Particia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. Livy's historical accounts mention several Roman women bearing the name Particia, underscoring its prevalence among the aristocratic circles of that era.
Throughout the centuries, the name Particia has been borne by a number of notable individuals. One of the most famous was Particia of Rome (c. 348 – 413 AD), a renowned Christian martyr who was executed during the reign of Emperor Honorius for her unwavering faith. Her courage and steadfastness in the face of persecution earned her veneration in the Catholic Church, and she is celebrated as a saint.
Another prominent figure was Particia of Naples (c. 1090 – 1144), a Benedictine nun and mystic who founded the Monastery of St. Gaudioso in Naples, Italy. Her writings and teachings on spiritual matters were widely influential during her lifetime and beyond.
In the realm of literature, Particia Highsmith (1921 – 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her psychological thrillers, including the iconic novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Her works explored the depths of human psyche and the complexities of morality, earning her critical acclaim.
The world of art also saw its share of notable Particias, such as Particia Cronin (1938 – 2010), an Irish painter renowned for her vibrant and expressive landscapes and seascapes. Her works captured the essence of the Irish countryside and coastline, earning her recognition both nationally and internationally.
Last but not least, Particia Bath (1942 – 2019) was an American ophthalmologist and inventor, best known for her groundbreaking work in the field of laser cataract surgery. Her innovative techniques and patents revolutionized the treatment of cataracts, improving the lives of countless patients worldwide.
People
Particia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Particia 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
Particia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Particia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Particia 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Particia a common name?
We classify Particia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Particia most popular?
The single biggest year for Particia was 1966, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Particia is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Particia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,046 people with the name Particia, or 0.35 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,043 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 Particia 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 Particia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Particia appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,045 people counted with this name, 99.8% 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 Particia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Particia is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.8%) and Black (9.5%). 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 Particia most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Particia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.2% (787 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 Particia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Particia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Particia 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 Particia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Particia 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 Particia 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 Particia as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Particia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.