Patient
Meaning: Patient — steadfast endurance and quiet perseverance
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Rank in France: #5613
Total births: 104
History: Rooted in French tradition, Patient recalls the era of the French Revolution and the grandeur of the Arc de Triomphe. It flourished alongside Anatole France's irony and carries the warmth of the truffle markets of Périgord.
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Every number here comes directly from France’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1942) | #769 |
| Babies named Patient in 1942 | 3 |
| Total recorded in France | 41 |
| Peak year | 1900 (5 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #479 |
| Years in records | 1900–1942 (11 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Patient
What does the name Patient mean?
Patient means “Patient — steadfast endurance and quiet perseverance” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Patient?
Patient has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Patient — steadfast endurance and quiet perseverance”.
How popular is Patient in France?
Patient ranked #769 in France in 1942 — given to 3 babies that year.
Is Patient a boy or girl name?
Patient is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Patients in registered births are male.
How long has Patient been recorded in France?
Patient appears in birth records in France across 11 years — from 1900 through 1942.