Patrese
Of Italian origin, a feminine name meaning "of the nobility".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Patrese. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrese today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrese births was 1970 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrese. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
1970
11 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1991 SSA rank
#11,151
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Patrese: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrese from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 48 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrese 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 Patrese 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 Patrese
The name Patrese finds its roots in the Latin language, originating from the term "patres," which translates to "fathers" or "ancestors." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with a sense of reverence for their lineage or heritage.
During the Roman era, the name Patrese was relatively uncommon, yet it held a certain prestige among the aristocratic circles. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to Marcus Patresius, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century AD and was known for his oratory skills and political acumen.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Patrese gained a religious connotation. Saint Patrese, a 4th-century martyr from Gaul (modern-day France), was celebrated for her unwavering faith and sacrifices. Her acts of courage and devotion inspired many to adopt the name as a symbol of spiritual strength.
In the Middle Ages, the name Patrese experienced a resurgence, particularly in Italy. One notable individual bearing this name was Patrese da Rimini, a 13th-century painter and fresco artist renowned for his contributions to the artistic renaissance in the Italian city-states.
The Renaissance period saw the emergence of several influential figures named Patrese. Among them was Patrese Strozzi, a 15th-century Florentine banker and patron of the arts, whose family played a significant role in the cultural and economic development of the city.
During the 18th century, the name Patrese gained prominence in the literary world. Patrese Verri, an Italian philosopher and writer, was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and a proponent of social and economic reforms.
In the 20th century, the name Patrese found its place in the world of sports. Riccardo Patrese, an Italian racing driver, competed in Formula One from 1977 to 1993, earning six Grand Prix victories and finishing third in the World Drivers' Championship in 1992.
While the name Patrese may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the enduring impact of those who have borne this name throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark across various domains of human endeavor.
People
Patrese + 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
Patrese: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrese?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrese 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Patrese a common name?
We classify Patrese as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrese most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrese was 1970, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrese is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patrese a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrese 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.