Patience
Patience: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪʃəns/
Meaning and origin of Patience
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From patience, a virtue name first used by Puritans in the sixteenth century.
How popular is Patience?
Since 1880, 12,425 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Patience (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #578 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #9443 in 2018. In 2025, 172 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Patience FAQ
What does the name Patience mean?
A female given name from English. From patience, a virtue name first used by Puritans in the sixteenth century.
What is the origin of the name Patience?
Patience is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Patience?
Since 1880, 12,425 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Patience (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #578 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #9443 in 2018. In 2025, 172 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Patience a boy or girl name?
Patience is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,425 girls and 44 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.