A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Alyce since 1880
Babies named Alyce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 71 |
| 1890s | 197 |
| 1900s | 675 |
| 1910s | 2,904 |
| 1920s | 3,803 |
| 1930s | 2,409 |
| 1940s | 2,167 |
| 1950s | 1,521 |
| 1960s | 901 |
| 1970s | 530 |
| 1980s | 585 |
| 1990s | 464 |
| 2000s | 424 |
| 2010s | 643 |
| 2020s | 245 |
Meaning & origin
Alyce is an English spelling variant of Alice that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880. It reached its peak popularity in 1921, a time when many traditional names were at their height. After a long decline, the name has been rising in use since 1999, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names from the early 20th century. In 2025, it ranked 3,832 with a rate of 1 in 42,297 newborns. The variant is most common in states like Alabama, California, and Texas, suggesting regional appeal. Its gentle, classic sound and noble meaning continue to attract parents seeking a familiar yet distinct name.
Alyce is a spelling variant of Alice, which derives from the Old French name Aalis, itself a diminutive of Adelais, from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of adal 'noble' and heid 'kind, sort'. Alice has been used in England since the Middle Ages, and the variant Alyce emerged in the 19th century as a respelling that preserves the pronunciation.
Where Alyce is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alyce” around the world
Where Alyce lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Ali, Lyss
Sibling names for Alyce
Names that share Alyce's style, for a brother or sister.
