unisex name
Paterne
pah-TAIRN (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 115
Paterne is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 22% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1986 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1950, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Paterne Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Paterne?
In 1986, Paterne was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Paterne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Paterne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Paterne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Paterne
- French pah-TAIRN
Sibling Names for Paterne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Paterne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Paterne
Is Paterne a girl's or a boy's name?
Paterne is used for both girls and boys. About 22% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Paterne?
Paterne has 2 syllables.
When was Paterne most popular?
Paterne peaked in 1950, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.