Patrice
Patrice is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Noble or patrician.
Origin and history
Patrice is a French name derived from the Latin 'Patricius', meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it retains its traditional French usage as a masculine name. In U.S. records, masculine usage remains relatively rare and distinct.
Popularity in the United States
778 babies in the United States have been named Patrice since 1880. It ranks #3898 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- NY (77.2 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- DC (6.6 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 216 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 97 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Patrice
- Patrice Lumumba: Prime Minister, Independence Leader
- Patrice Evra: Athlete, Footballer
- Patrice O'Neal: Comedian, Actor
Fun facts
- In France, Patrice is historically a predominantly male name, though in the United States it has been used more frequently for females.
- The name stems from the Latin word 'patricius', which denoted a member of the elite Roman ruling class.