Choyce

Meaning & origin

Choyce is a modern unisex name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1990, making it a relative newcomer in the naming landscape. Its recent trajectory shows a clear pattern: usage rose to a peak in 2021, when it achieved its highest rank (though still outside the top 5,000), and has been declining since. In 2025, the name sits at rank 5,722 with an incidence of about 1 in 76,537 newborns. The name is most concentrated in Georgia, suggesting regional preference. As a word-name derived from 'choice', Choyce fits a broader trend of abstract virtue names like Chance and True. Its short, modern sound and unique spelling distinguish it from more traditional choices, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with positive connotations of selection and agency.

Choyce is a modern coinage based on the English word 'choice', which entered Middle English from Old French 'chois' (choice, selection). The word itself has deeper roots in Germanic languages, but as a personal name, Choyce is a recent invention, likely formed in the late 20th century following the trend of using virtue words as names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and saw a brief increase in usage in the early 2020s, predominantly in Georgia.