Patty Justus

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Patty Justus — English
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Patty Justus is a name that combines English origins. The first name Patty is a feminine given name of English origin. Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick. The surname Justus: Buddy Justus (1952–1990), American spree killer Carolyn K. Justus (born 1945), American politician György Justus (1898–1945), Jewish Hungarian composer Jolie Justus (born 1971), American lawyer and politician Julian Justus (born 1988), German sports shooter Klaus-Peter Justus (born 1951), East German retired middle distance runner Larry T. Justus (1932–2002), American politician May Justus (1898-1989), American writer of children's books Roberto Justus (born 1955), Brazilian TV personality Steffen Justus (born 1982), German triathlete Justice (surname) Patty is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 67K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Patty reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Patty

English

Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick.

Surname: Justus

Hebrew

Buddy Justus (1952–1990), American spree killer Carolyn K. Justus (born 1945), American politician György Justus (1898–1945), Jewish Hungarian composer Jolie Justus (born 1971), American lawyer and politician Julian Justus (born 1988), German sports shooter Klaus-Peter Justus (born 1951), East German retired middle distance runner Larry T. Justus (1932–2002), American politician May Justus (1898-1989), American writer of children's books Roberto Justus (born 1955), Brazilian TV personality Steffen Justus (born 1982), German triathlete Justice (surname)

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Patty is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Patty by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Patty Justus

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Patty Justus:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Patty?
The first name Patty originates from English. Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick.
When was Patty most popular?
The name Patty reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Justus?
The surname Justus originates from Hebrew. Buddy Justus (1952–1990), American spree killer Carolyn K. Justus (born 1945), American politician György Justus (1898–1945), Jewish Hungarian composer Jolie Justus (born 1971), American lawyer and politician Julian Justus (born 1988), German sports shooter Klaus-Peter Justus (born 1951), East German retired middle distance runner Larry T. Justus (1932–2002), American politician May Justus (1898-1989), American writer of children's books Roberto Justus (born 1955), Brazilian TV personality Steffen Justus (born 1982), German triathlete Justice (surname)
What are the origins of the name Patty Justus?
The name Patty Justus combines two different traditions: the first name Patty has English roots, while the surname Justus originates from Hebrew.
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