Will my child share the name Patience with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Patience per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Patience in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Patience becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Patience is declining: down 588 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #928 in 2006.

Is Patience a good choice for a distinctive name?

Patience is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Patience a popular baby name in the United States?

Patience does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Patience

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Patience is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Patience in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Patience

Patience has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1076 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #928 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Patience is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Patience in their class.