The namePatrice
Patrice is a boy's name in French and was a girl's name in 1950s America.
- Unisex name
- French
Meaning
Patrice comes from the Latin Patricius, "nobleman".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Patrice reached 211th place for girls in 1958. In France it is the masculine form of Patrick.
Did you know?
- Patrice Lumumba became in 1960 the first Prime Minister of the independent Congo.
Famous people named Patrice
- Patrice Lumumba, Congolese prime minister
- Patrice Evra, footballer
Popularity of the name Patrice
Patrice in the United States
Patrice was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 10,297 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Patrice. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Patrice in the United States were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Patrice in France
Patrice was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 47,485 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Patrice. Its rise began around 1944, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Patrice in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Patrice mean?
Patrice comes from the Latin Patricius, "nobleman".
What is the origin of the name Patrice?
French, from Latin.
Is Patrice a girl's or a boy's name?
Patrice is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
How popular is the name Patrice?
In 2024, Patrice was the 9709th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 10 births.
What are the variants of the name Patrice?
Variants and related names of Patrice include Patrick.
Who are famous people named Patrice?
Patrice Lumumba, Congolese prime minister; Patrice Evra, footballer.