Patresa
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "a noblewoman".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Patresa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patresa today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patresa births was 1955 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patresa. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Patresa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1955
6 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1969 SSA rank
#8,331
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Patresa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patresa from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 20 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patresa 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 Patresa 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 Patresa
The name Patresa is thought to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "patresios," which means "fatherly" or "patriarchal." This name was likely given to individuals who displayed strong leadership qualities or held positions of authority within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patresa can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned a man named Patresa who was a prominent figure in the city-state of Sparta.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th centuries CE, the name Patresa gained popularity among the ruling classes of the Byzantine Empire. Several notable individuals bore this name, including Patresa Doukas, a nobleman and military commander who lived in the 11th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Patresa was also found in some parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Greek cultural influences. One notable bearer of this name was Patresa of Arles, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
As the Renaissance period dawned in the 14th century, the name Patresa experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy. One famous figure from this era was Patresa Botticelli, an Italian painter and the younger brother of the renowned artist Sandro Botticelli.
In the 19th century, the name Patresa gained some traction in the United States, likely due to the influx of Greek immigrants during that time. One notable American bearer of this name was Patresa Stavropoulos, a prominent lawyer and advocate for civil rights who lived from 1885 to 1962.
Throughout its long history, the name Patresa has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, warriors, artists, and intellectuals. Despite its ancient Greek roots, this name has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by diverse communities around the world.
People
Patresa + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Patresa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patresa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patresa 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Patresa a common name?
We classify Patresa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patresa most popular?
The single biggest year for Patresa was 1955, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patresa is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Patresa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Patresa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patresa 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.
Is Patresa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Patresa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Patresa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Patresa as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.