Patience
Patience is a girl name of English origin meaning “Endurance, forbearance”, pronounced PAY-shuns. It ranked #1297 in the United States in 2025, given to 172 babies, and peaked at #578 in 2006. Common nicknames: Patty, Pat, Ency.
How popular is Patience in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Patience mean, and where does it come from?
Patience is one of the original Puritan virtue names, given in seventeenth-century England and New England alongside Prudence, Mercy and Temperance, and it comes through French from the Latin patientia, "suffering" or "endurance." It is now far more common in Nigeria and Ghana than in Britain or America, part of the West African tradition of virtue names that also produced Blessing, Favour and Precious. American records hold it since 1880, with a small revival peaking in 2006.
How is Patience used around the world?
Patience is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Patience?
Famous People Named Patience
- Patience Ozokwor — Nigerian actress
- Patience Dabany — Gabonese singer and musician
- Patience Cooper — Indian actress of the silent era
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Patience mean?
Patience is a girl name of English origin meaning "Endurance, forbearance." Patience is one of the original Puritan virtue names, given in seventeenth-century England and New England alongside Prudence, Mercy and Temperance, and it comes through French from the Latin patientia, "suffering" or "endurance." It is now far more common in Nigeria and Ghana than in Britain or America, part of the West African tradition of virtue names that also produced Blessing, Favour and Precious.
How do you pronounce Patience?
Patience is pronounced PAY-shuns. Common variations include Patiencia, Paciencia.
Is Patience a girl name?
Yes, Patience is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Patty, Pat, Ency.