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Patrice

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Pronounced pah-TREES /pɑˈtris/Medium

Meaning: A French form of Patricia/Patricius — from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of noble birth; a patrician'; used for both sexes; here for a girlLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; of noble birth: Patrice is French. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'pah-TREES'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningA French form of Patricia/Patricius — from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of noble birth; a patrician'; used for both sexes; here for a girl
U.S. rank (2025)#16670 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 34,081

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195819142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Patrice is a French form of Patricia/Patricius — from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of noble birth; a patrician'; used for both sexes (here for a girl). A lyrical, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'pah-TREES').

In the U.S. it appears as a girls' name (and a boys' name in French-speaking regions). Rare today, noble at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Patrice is a French form of Patricia — 'noble; of noble birth' (from the Latin patricius) — used for both sexes, lyrical and classic (said 'pah-TREES').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Patrice — French; Latin etymology

Variations

PatriciaPatrissePatryce

Nicknames

PatTrice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patrice mean?

Patrice is a French form of Patricia — Latin 'noble; of noble birth; a patrician'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Patrice?

It's said pah-TREES /pɑˈtris/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Patrice a boy or girl name?

Patrice is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Patrice?

Patrice is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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