Patria
Meaning "homeland" or "fatherland" from Latin origins.
Name Census estimates that about 344 living Americans carry the first name Patria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patria today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patria births was 1990 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patria. 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
344
~ 1 in 996,379 Americans
Peak year
1990
17 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2005 SSA rank
#15,948
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Patria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patria from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 118 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
Patria 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 Patria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Patria
The name Patria is derived from the Latin word "patria," which means "fatherland" or "homeland." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was used to refer to one's country or place of origin.
In ancient Roman times, the concept of "patria" was deeply ingrained in the cultural and political ethos. It represented a strong sense of patriotism and loyalty to one's homeland. The name Patria was likely given to children as a symbol of this deep-rooted connection to their native land.
While the name Patria is not commonly found in ancient Roman texts or historical records, it did appear in some literary works. One notable example is Virgil's "Aeneid," where the concept of "patria" is a recurring theme, highlighting the importance of homeland and national identity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Patria as a personal name can be found in the Middle Ages. One of the first documented individuals with this name was Patria de Lara, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her courage and loyalty to her homeland during the Reconquista period in Spain.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Patria. One such figure was Patria Isauriae (c. 439–490 AD), an Empress of the Byzantine Empire who was renowned for her political acumen and influence during the reign of her husband, Emperor Leo I.
Another prominent individual was Patria López de la Cerda (1642–1703), a Mexican writer and poet who was celebrated for her literary works that explored themes of love, religion, and patriotism.
In the 19th century, Patria Velásquez (1822–1903) was a Venezuelan poet and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for independence and the promotion of women's rights in her country.
More recently, Patria Mirabal (1924–1960) was a Dominican human rights activist who, along with her sisters, was assassinated for their opposition to the regime of Rafael Trujillo. She and her sisters, known as the Mirabal Sisters, have become symbols of resistance and courage in the fight for freedom and democracy in the Dominican Republic.
While not as common as other names, Patria has maintained a presence throughout history, often associated with individuals who embodied a deep love for their homeland and a commitment to its well-being.
People
Patria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Patria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 344 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patria 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 996,379 US residents.
Is Patria a common name?
We classify Patria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 483 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patria most popular?
The single biggest year for Patria was 1990, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patria is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patria 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.