Holding steady.
Popularity of Doryce since 1914
Babies named Doryce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doryce is a name that enjoyed a brief period of moderate popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s when it reached its peak in 1923. Although it has since fallen out of common use, its vintage charm and phonetic similarity to better-known names like Doris keep it recognizable. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, never experiencing a revival. With no top states associated, Doryce appears to have been a name scattered across the country without regional concentration. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon antique name.
Doryce likely originated as a variant spelling of Doris, an English name derived from the Greek Δωρίς (Doris), meaning 'bounty' or 'gift'. The name was popular in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1920s, though its exact derivation remains uncertain. It may also have been influenced by the name Dorian, a Greek ethnic name meaning 'of the Dorian tribe'.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Doryce
Names that share Doryce's style, for a brother or sister.
