Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Patina

Name: Popularity of the name Patina in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Patina, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Patina is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of copper, brass, bronze, and similar metals and alloys, or certain stones and wooden furniture, or any similar acquired change of a surface through age and exposure.

Current Rank

#13,441

Peak Rank

#2,565 (1973)

Total Babies

282

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

1993

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#2565

Peak Rank

282

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Patina

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The word patina comes from the Italian patina (shallow layer of deposit on a surface), derived from the Latin patĭna (pan, shallow dish). Figuratively, patina can refer to any fading, darkening, or other signs of age, which are felt to be natural or unavoidable (or both). The chemical process by which a patina forms or is deliberately induced is called patination , and a work of art coated by a patina is said to be patinated . Copper weather vane with verdigris patina

The Story of Patina

Patina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 28 Patinas were born — ranking #2,565 that year. As of 2026, Patina ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 282 Patinas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Patina

Phonetically similar names — useful when Patina is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Patena
Pitino
Bettina
Pettine
Patino
Platina
Poteen
Betina
Patine
Pettiness
Petrina
Pecina

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Patina

What does the name Patina mean?

How popular is Patina in 2026?

In 2026, Patina ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Patina most popular?

Patina reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #2,565 that year with 28 babies given the name.

Is Patina a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Patina is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Patina?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Patina include Amye, Lorina, Toy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Patina

Patina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 282 births in the dataset. Patina's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #2,565. Use the chart and map above to compare Patina's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.