Deatrice
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 520 living Americans carry the first name Deatrice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deatrice today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deatrice births was 1962 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deatrice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
520
~ 1 in 659,143 Americans
Peak year
1962
39 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1993 SSA rank
#10,875
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Deatrice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deatrice from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 273 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deatrice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Deatrice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deatrices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Illinois, New York, California recorded the most babies named Deatrice, while Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deatrice
The name Deatrice has its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the word "deatrix," which means "she who leads." It emerged during the medieval period in regions of Europe where Latin was spoken and understood, primarily in areas like Italy, France, and Spain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deatrice can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a collection of Latin manuscripts from a monastery in southern France. The name was given to a noble woman who was known for her leadership qualities and her ability to guide others.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Deatrice de Montfort was a French noblewoman who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars. She was born in 1207 and was known for her unwavering support for the Catholic Church and her involvement in military campaigns.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Deatrice Borgia, born in 1492, was a member of the powerful Borgia family in Italy. She was the daughter of Lucrezia Borgia and was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
In the 17th century, Deatrice de la Vallière, born in 1644, was a French noblewoman and mistress to King Louis XIV. She was renowned for her beauty and her influence at the French court during that time.
Another historical figure named Deatrice was Deatrice de Riquetti, born in 1753, who was a French noblewoman and a prominent figure during the French Revolution. She was known for her support of revolutionary ideals and her efforts to promote social and political reform.
While the name Deatrice has its roots in Latin and has been used throughout various historical periods, it has since become less common in modern times. However, its historical significance and underlying meaning of leadership and guidance remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Deatrice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deatrice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deatrice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deatrice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 520 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deatrice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 659,143 US residents.
Is Deatrice a common name?
We classify Deatrice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 621 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deatrice most popular?
The single biggest year for Deatrice was 1962, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deatrice is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deatrice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deatrice in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.