Patience
girl name#1295 in 2025Patience entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #577 in 2006, ranks #1295 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1295
rank today
#577
peak (2006)
172
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #797 |
| 1890s | #1072 |
| 1900s | #1414 |
| 1910s | #1783 |
| 1920s | #2257 |
| 1930s | #2096 |
| 1940s | #1975 |
| 1950s | #2158 |
| 1960s | #1971 |
| 1970s | #1468 |
| 1980s | #1623 |
| 1990s | #962 |
| 2000s | #773 |
| 2010s | #1013 |
| 2020s | #1193 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Patience has been most popular in TX, GA, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Patience are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Patience alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Patience in 2025?
- Patience ranks #1295 among US girl names in 2025, with 172 babies given the name.
- When was the name Patience most popular?
- Patience peaked in 2006, reaching #577 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Patience with classmates?
- Patience will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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