Declining since 2000, #357 for boys today.
Popularity of Bryce since 1908
Babies named Bryce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 279 |
| 1920s | 872 |
| 1930s | 703 |
| 1940s | 841 |
| 1950s | 1,506 |
| 1960s | 1,932 |
| 1970s | 4,307 |
| 1980s | 10,279 |
| 1990s | 26,755 |
| 2000s | 39,878 |
| 2010s | 29,041 |
| 2020s | 7,699 |
Meaning & origin
Bryce is a name with Scottish and Welsh roots, originally a surname before becoming popular as a first name. It has been in recorded use since 1908, but its peak came in 2000 when it ranked higher than its current position of 357th. The name has been falling in popularity since 2000, reflecting a broader trend away from names that peaked in that decade. Bryce is particularly common in Delaware, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, where it ranks higher than the national average. With a 1-in-1,859 frequency today, it remains a familiar but not overused choice. Its meaning ties to the Welsh Rhys, conveying enthusiasm or ardor, and it shares stylistic similarities with other one-syllable, surname-style names like Cole and Gage.
Bryce is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Mac Brice, meaning 'son of Brice,' which itself derives from the Welsh name Rhys. Rhys means 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor,' though it has also been linked to the word 'riss' meaning 'speckled.' The name was historically used as a surname before gaining popularity as a given name in the 20th century.
Where Bryce is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bry
Sibling names for Bryce
Names that share Bryce's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Chloe, Grace, Hannah, Maya, Sydney, Bristol, Brooklynn, Elyse, Jacey, Aubry, Baleigh, Cerenity, Haileigh, Jacee, Jayci, Journie, Karrington, Kyndal, Lynelle, Mylee, Rayleen, Alleigh, Blaike, Dailey, Jaelee, Kendalynn, Kodee, Maebry, Nashly, Raynee, Rylea, Weslie, Brittain, Caydee, Cherysh, Cierrah, Dailee, Daleah, Jaylina, Jerney, Marce, Nautica, Paije, Quincee, Railee, Raileigh, Ryliegh, Taegen, Tristine, Troi, Mckinzey, Anzlee, Braileigh, Brean, Breuna, Brielyn, Brisha, Brycelynn, Bryssa, Caysie, Cyndal, Delainee, Hasley, Kalyse, Kampbell, Mckynna, Ryin, Shalay, Skyann
Brothers: Cole, Dylan, Ethan, Jake, Ryan, Blaine, Cameron, Tristen, Breckin, Brently, Chayce, Chayse, Lebron, Lenox, Blanton, Kendale, Kyser, Nathyn, Blayde, Blong, Branon, Brendt, Bryceton, Canden, Caton, Cinch, Jayke, Jhase, Kaide, Tymier, Tryce, Cejay, Daleon, Daryon, Deren, Drayce, Kalvyn, Kelten, Kendryck, Klark, Lyncoln, Tylek
Names like Bryce
Names whose popularity has moved with Bryce's over the last 50 years.
