Declining since 1985, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Patrice since 1914
Babies named Patrice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 227 |
| 1940s | 946 |
| 1950s | 10,280 |
| 1960s | 7,587 |
| 1970s | 5,321 |
| 1980s | 6,020 |
| 1990s | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 679 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Patrice peaked in popularity in 1958, ranking among the top 500 names for girls in the United States. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined: in 2025, it ranks 14,942th with an incidence of approximately 1 in 321,453 newborns. The name is a French equivalent of Patricia, reflecting noble lineage. Despite its rarity today, Patrice retains a sophisticated, classic feel and is well-known through cultural references.
Patrice is the French feminine form of Patricius, a Latin name meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'. The masculine Patrick was popular in Ireland due to the saint, but Patrice emerged as a feminine name in France and gained some English usage. It was associated with the Roman patrician class.
Where Patrice is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Patrice” around the world
Where Patrice lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patty, Patsy
Sibling names for Patrice
Names that share Patrice's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Patrice
Names whose popularity has moved with Patrice's over the last 50 years.
