Patrina
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "Patricia" meaning "noble" or "patrician".
Name Census estimates that about 1,674 living Americans carry the first name Patrina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Patrina today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrina births was 1971 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrina. 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
1.7K
~ 1 in 204,752 Americans
Peak year
1971
94 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,592
Tracked since 1915
Census
Patrina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,888 people with the first name Patrina, which placed it at #7,864 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,864
National first-name rank
People counted
1.9K
1,888 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
62.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Patrina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Patrina is Black at 62.6%. The next largest groups are White (26.3%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Patrina described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Patrina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American62.6% · 1,182
- White26.3% · 497
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 62
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 58
- Two or more races2.8% · 53
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 36
Popularity
Patrina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Patrina from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 697 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
Patrina 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 Patrina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Patrinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Patrina, while Maryland, Massachusetts, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrina
The given name Patrina has its origins in the Latin language, originating from the word "patricia" which means "noble" or "patrician." This name gained popularity during the Roman Empire, particularly among the aristocratic classes.
In ancient Roman society, the term "patricia" referred to a member of the patrician class, which consisted of wealthy and influential families who held significant political power. The name Patrina was likely bestowed upon girls born into these esteemed families, symbolizing their noble lineage and social status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patrina can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a woman bearing this name in his work "Ab Urbe Condita," which chronicled the history of Rome from its founding.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Patrina remained relatively uncommon, but it re-emerged during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. During this time, the name was associated with the revival of classical Roman culture and the appreciation for ancient Roman heritage.
One notable figure named Patrina was an Italian Renaissance poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century. Born Patrina Marchionne in Florence, she was celebrated for her eloquent poetry and her contributions to the literary circles of her time.
In the 17th century, a French noblewoman named Patrina de Montmorency gained recognition for her involvement in the French court and her patronage of the arts. Her influence and wealth allowed her to support numerous artists and writers during the reign of King Louis XIV.
Another notable figure bearing the name Patrina was an English philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. Patrina Nightingale dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for better education and healthcare.
The name Patrina has also been associated with various religious figures throughout history. In the 12th century, there was a renowned Benedictine nun named Patrina of Dijon, who was revered for her piety and devotion to her faith.
While the name Patrina may have experienced ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, it has maintained a sense of elegance and nobility rooted in its Latin origins. The name's association with aristocracy and influential individuals throughout history has contributed to its enduring appeal and distinctive character.
People
Patrina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Patrina 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
Patrina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,674 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrina 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 204,752 US residents.
Is Patrina a common name?
We classify Patrina as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,064 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Patrina most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrina was 1971, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrina is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Patrina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,888 people with the name Patrina, or 0.63 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,864 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Patrina in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Patrina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Patrina appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,893 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Patrina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Patrina is Black at 62.6%. The next largest groups are White (26.3%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Patrina most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Patrina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.6% (1,182 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Patrina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Patrina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrina 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 Patrina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Patrina 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 Patrina 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.
How many people have the name Patrina?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Patrina, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.