Holding steady.
Popularity of Petrice since 1953
Babies named Petrice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Petrice is a rare feminine name that emerged in the United States in 1953. It peaked in 1972, the year it reached its highest recorded usage, though it never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in use since the 1970s, with a trajectory that shows consistent but low frequency. Its exact origin is unclear, but it is often considered an elaboration of Peter, the Greek-derived name meaning 'rock'. Petrice shares stylistic similarities with other -ice ending names like Patrice and Denise. Given its rarity, Petrice offers a distinctive choice with a classic feel, though it has never been widely popular in any state.
Petrice is likely a modern English coinage, formed from the root name Peter (from Greek Petros, 'rock') with the feminine suffix -ice. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and saw modest use in the 1970s, reaching its peak popularity in 1972.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pet, Petra, Trice
Variants: Petrice, Petreece, Petris
Sibling names for Petrice
Names that share Petrice's style, for a brother or sister.
