Patience
Patience is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Endurance, forbearance, or tranquility.
Origin and history
Patience is an English virtue name originating as an abstract noun derived from Latin. It was adopted by the Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries alongside names like Grace and Hope. It remains a recognizable, classic virtue choice in the United States with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
12,425 babies in the United States have been named Patience since 1880. It ranks #1445 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1095.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 59 |
| 1890-1900 | 82 |
| 1900-1910 | 75 |
| 1910-1920 | 144 |
| 1920-1930 | 163 |
| 1930-1940 | 171 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 258 |
| 1960-1970 | 360 |
| 1970-1980 | 750 |
| 1980-1990 | 759 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,040 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,523 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,618 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,207 |
Famous people named Patience
- Patience Worth: Author, Historical Figure
Fun facts
- Patience emerged during the Protestant Reformation when Puritans favored moral qualities over traditional saint names.
- The word derives from the Latin verb pati, meaning to suffer or endure.