A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Choice since 1910
Babies named Choice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Choice's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 22 |
| 1920s | 0 | 63 |
| 1930s | 0 | 46 |
| 1940s | 0 | 17 |
| 1950s | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 | 47 |
| 2020s | 12 | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Choice is an exceedingly rare English word name that has seen only sporadic use since the early 20th century. Its earliest recorded appearance in U.S. Social Security data is 1910, and it reached its peak rank of 5861 in 1911, though that rank reflects an extremely low absolute count. After a long period of near-invisibility, the name has been rising slowly since 2007, but it remains exceptionally uncommon with a 2025 incidence of 1 in 113,872. Unlike more established virtue names such as Grace or Hope, Choice has never gained traction, likely because its meaning as a noun ('an option') is less aspirational than other virtue word names. The name is categorized as unisex but has been used slightly more often for girls in the modern revival. No top states are associated with this name due to its scarcity, and no significant cultural or historical figures bear it. Its rarity makes it a true blank slate, appealing to parents seeking a truly distinctive word name.
Choice is a word name taken directly from the English vocabulary term, which entered Middle English from Old French 'chois'. It has been used rarely as a given name since the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, possibly as a virtue name or a unique choice. Its usage is extremely limited and has never reached widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Choice
Names that share Choice's style, for a brother or sister.
