Patty, of Irish origin, is a diminutive form of the name Patricia, which means "noble" or "patrician". The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom. It is often associated with warmth, friendliness, and approachability due to its familiar and casual tone. Patty is typically used as a nickname or shortened form of Patricia but can also stand alone as a given name. Its variants include Pat, Patrice, and Patricia. Notable figures with this name include American basketball player Patrick "Patty" Mills and British singer Patricia Ann "Patti" LaBelle.
The name Patty experienced fluctuations in popularity over the course of these years. The highest number of births recorded was 13 in 1943, while other years saw as few as 5 births.