Holding steady.
Popularity of Patryce since 1951
Babies named Patryce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Patryce is a rare modern feminine variant of Patrick, first recorded in the United States in 1951. While the name Patrick has ancient roots, Patryce is a 20th century invention that never reached widespread popularity. It saw its peak usage in 1980, but even then it did not rank in the top 1,000. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has maintained a very low but consistent level of use over the decades. Patryce is distinct from the more common Patrice and offers a unique spelling. Because it never ranked, no top states are associated with it, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is both recognizable and uncommon.
Patryce is a modern English coinage, likely derived as a feminine variant of Patrick, which comes from the Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. The name Patrick has roots in early Christian Ireland through Saint Patrick, but Patryce itself emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States, following the pattern of adding a feminine 'ce' or 'ce' ending to male names. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pat, Patty, Trice
Variants: Patrice
Sibling names for Patryce
Names that share Patryce's style, for a brother or sister.
