Patriece
Feminine variation of the English word patrician, meaning of noble birth or rank.
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Patriece. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patriece today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patriece births was 1967 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patriece. 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 Patriece. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
1967
7 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,123
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Patriece: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patriece from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Patriece 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 Patriece 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 Patriece
The name Patriece is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Patricia, which is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "patrician." The name Patricius was originally a Roman family name, derived from the Latin word "patres," meaning "fathers" or "ancestors."
The name Patricia gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a result of its association with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick, whose birth name was Maewyn Succat, was given the Latinized name Patricius upon becoming a priest in the 5th century. His missionary efforts in Ireland contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout the island, and his name became revered.
The earliest recorded use of the name Patriece as a variant spelling of Patricia dates back to the 16th century in England. It was likely influenced by the French spelling of the name, "Patrice," which was a masculine form of the name Patricia.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Patriece was Patriece Perkins (1564-1628), an English Protestant martyr who was executed for her religious beliefs during the reign of King James I. Another early figure with this name was Patriece Aylward (1590-1660), an English politician who served as a member of Parliament during the English Civil War.
In the 17th century, Patriece Tynion (1621-1698) was a prominent English Quaker writer and preacher who authored several religious texts. In the 18th century, Patriece Bellamy (1746-1825) was a British actress and playwright who performed in several notable productions in London theaters.
In the 19th century, Patriece Nugent (1801-1879) was an Irish novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Eva." She was known for her sentimental and romantic works, which were popular during the Victorian era.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Patriece. While the name has its roots in Latin and English, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and rich history.
People
Patriece + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patriece 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
Patriece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patriece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patriece 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 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Patriece a common name?
We classify Patriece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patriece most popular?
The single biggest year for Patriece was 1967, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patriece is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Patriece a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patriece 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.