How Many People Are Named Patrice?

Complete statistics for the name Patrice: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Patrice
Very Rare
French

Patrice means noble ruler and is very rare, with only 1 in 10,717 Americans bearing this name. That's around 30,792 people today, making it quite exclusive. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Patrice are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

~431
Living in US
1 in 769,024
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble ruler
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

42,547
Worldwide Bearers
#2,037
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
6,120
🇹🇿 Tanzania
5,210
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,237
🇨🇭 Switzerland
3,039
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,849
🇹🇩 Chad
2,286
🇲🇱 Mali
2,043
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,854
🇲🇦 Morocco
1,419
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,413

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
698 (2%)
♀ Female
30,094 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
1,435
Would be under 30 (4%)
16,628
Would be 30–60 (48%)
16,786
Would be over 60 (48%)

All 34,849 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Patrice Through the Generations

Patrice has seen its peak popularity in 1958 when 1,517 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting changing naming trends. Today, there are 1,435 under-30s, 16,628 aged 30-60, and 16,786 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations. This distribution paints a picture of a name that was once popular but now carries a sense of nostalgia and tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 3,493
California 2,953
Illinois 2,374
Pennsylvania 1,973
Michigan 1,702
Texas 1,435
Florida 1,301
Ohio 1,268
New Jersey 1,213
Louisiana 1,205

✨ Similar Names to Patrice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Patrice's French roots

📄 About the Name Patrice

How Many People Have the Name Patrice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 431 people in the United States currently share the name Patrice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 769,024 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Patrice a Common or Rare Name?

Patrice is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Patrice Mean?

Patrice means "noble ruler" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Patrice in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Patrice Most Popular?

The name Patrice reached peak popularity in 1958, with 1,517 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Patrice?

Approximately 431 people named Patrice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 431. That works out to roughly 1 in 769,024 Americans.

Is Patrice a rare name?

Patrice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 769,024 Americans has this name.

What does the name Patrice mean?

Patrice means "noble ruler" and comes from French origins.

Is Patrice more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Patrice are male and 98% are female.

When was Patrice most popular?

Patrice peaked in 1958 with 1,517 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US431
All-Time Births431
1 in X1 in 769,024
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1958
World Rank#2,037
Male %2%
Female %98%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.