Patience Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Patience originates from the Latin word 'patientia', meaning endurance or tolerance. It evolved through Old French and Middle English before becoming popular in the 17th century as a virtue name. It embodies traits of calmness and resilience, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Patience is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Patience has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Patience' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19652nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14258th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1919th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1912th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2124th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1540th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1266th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 801st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1127th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Patience' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Patience"
Pronunciation
/ˈpeɪʃəns/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Patience is derived from the Latin word 'patientia', which means 'suffering' or 'endurance'. It reflects a quality of being able to endure difficult situations.
Meaning
endurance, tolerance
Language Evolution
Latin: patientia, Old French: patience, Middle English: pacience
Historical Usage
The name Patience gained popularity in the 17th century, often used in Puritan naming practices as a virtue name reflecting moral qualities.
Variants & Derivatives
Patience, Pat, Patsy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Patience is seen as a vintage and somewhat uncommon name, often associated with calmness and resilience.
Famous People
Patience Worth, a spirit allegedly channelled by author Pearl Curran, Patience Dabany, a Gabonese singer and political figure
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Patience"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Patience"
"Patience" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19652nd of 24088 | 12 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14258th of 23106 | 32 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1919th of 9107 | 341 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1912th of 9204 | 341 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2124th of 12526 | 511 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1540th of 19264 | 1,038 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1266th of 27321 | 1,988 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 801st of 35406 | 5,202 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1127th of 30306 | 2,677 |
Regional Popularity of "Patience" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Patience" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
71.36% 1734th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.92% 1701st/2937 |
51.85% 1806th/3483 |
50.37% 1772nd/3518 |
45.08% 1823rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.40% 1157th/3685 |
38.19% 1709th/4475 |
20.72% 1076th/5194 |
32.91% 2079th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.56% 667th/4582 |
20.84% 1076th/5164 |
9.42% 689th/7313 |
15.92% 1188th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.25% 966th/3984 |
33.10% 1485th/4487 |
13.90% 948th/6822 |
27.74% 1741st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Patience"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Patience" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.