Patrece
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of Patricia and Patrice.
Name Census estimates that about 292 living Americans carry the first name Patrece. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrece today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrece births was 1970 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrece. 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
292
~ 1 in 1,173,816 Americans
Peak year
1970
21 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,932
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Patrece: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrece from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 121 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Patrece remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrece 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 Patrece during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrece
The name Patrece has its origins rooted in ancient Greek culture, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "patris," meaning "fatherland" or "native land." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a strong sense of patriotism and connection to one's homeland.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no direct references to the name Patrece itself, but its roots can be found in the concept of "patria," which represented the reverence for one's native soil and the belief that the land was sacred and deserving of protection.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Patrece can be found in historical documents from the Byzantine Empire, dating back to the 6th century CE. During this period, variations of the name, such as "Patrecio" and "Patrecius," were used by individuals of Greek descent living within the empire's territories.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing this name was Patrecius of Constantinople, a renowned Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of rhetoric and logic, and his works were widely studied throughout the Byzantine Empire.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Patrecius of Pisa emerged as a prominent Italian architect and engineer. He is credited with the design and construction of several impressive structures, including the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, which remains an architectural marvel to this day.
During the Renaissance period, the name Patrece gained popularity among Italian aristocratic families. One notable figure from this era was Patrece Barberini, a powerful Italian cardinal and patron of the arts, who lived from 1572 to 1629. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a significant role in the cultural and artistic developments of his time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Patrece was Patrece de la Tour du Pin, a French noblewoman and memoirist who lived from 1770 to 1853. She was a witness to the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and her memoirs provide valuable insights into the lives of the aristocracy during that turbulent period.
In more recent times, the name Patrece has been used sparingly, but there are a few notable individuals who have carried it. Patrece Robinson, an American author and educator, was born in 1946 and has written several books on African American history and culture.
People
Patrece + last name combinations
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Other names starting with P
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FAQ
Patrece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 292 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrece 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 1,173,816 US residents.
Is Patrece a common name?
We classify Patrece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrece most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrece was 1970, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrece is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrece a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrece 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.