Holding steady.
Popularity of Avice since 1900
Babies named Avice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Avice's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Avice is a name with a long but quiet history in English-speaking countries. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1900 and achieved its highest popularity in 1910, ranking 7,377th. The name has a stable trajectory, with occasional use through the 1910s and 1920s, but it has not been recorded since 1929, making it a rare choice today. While its exact meaning is debated, Avice has an old-fashioned charm that aligns with other early 20th-century names like Edith and Maud. Its Norman roots and possible connection to the word 'bird' give it a subtle natural elegance. Although it never made the top ranks, Avice remains a distinctive option for those seeking a truly uncommon vintage name.
Avice is a name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Germanic element 'avi' meaning 'desired', or from the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and was used as a feminine form of the male name Avice. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the 1910s when it peaked.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Vice
Variants: Avis
Sibling names for Avice
Names that share Avice's style, for a brother or sister.
