Holding steady.
Popularity of Deatrice since 1944
Babies named Deatrice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 273 |
| 1970s | 157 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deatrice is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944. Its peak year was 1962, though it never achieved widespread popularity and does not appear in the top 1,000 names for any year. The name is likely a creative combination of the popular De- prefix and the suffix -atrice, echoing names like Beatrice. Its trajectory has been stable, with sporadic use continuing into 2025. While no top states are recorded for Deatrice, its usage pattern suggests a scattered, low-frequency presence across the country. The name's etymology is uncertain, as it is a modern coinage without clear historical roots. Parents may choose Deatrice for its distinctive sound and similarity to more familiar names like Deanna or Patricia.
Deatrice appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the prefix De- (common in names like Deanna or Denise) with the ending -atrice, reminiscent of Beatrice. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944 and saw its peak usage in 1962, but never reached widespread popularity, remaining a rare and distinctive choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Trixie, Trice
Sibling names for Deatrice
Names that share Deatrice's style, for a brother or sister.
