Holding steady.
Popularity of Patrece since 1951
Babies named Patrece per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 121 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patrece is a rare feminine name in U.S. records, first appearing in 1951 and reaching its highest usage in 1970, its peak year. Since then, its trajectory has been stable at very low levels, with no recorded top-state preferences. The name is almost certainly a modern English variant of the more established Patricia or Patrice, created through respelling or suffix addition. Its meaning is not directly attested, but it shares the etymological root of Latin patricius ('nobleman') through those source names. While not widely used, Patrece offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with familiar sounds but an unconventional spelling.
Patrece appears to be a modern coinage, likely derived from Patrice, the French feminine form of Patrick, or from Patricia, both ultimately from Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1950s and saw its peak usage in 1970. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it follows the pattern of creating individualized variants through respelling or suffix addition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patty, Trece
Sibling names for Patrece
Names that share Patrece's style, for a brother or sister.
