Holding steady.
Popularity of Ellyce since 1951
Babies named Ellyce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ellyce is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951, reflecting the 20th-century trend of inventing names by respelling traditional ones. While it has never been among the top 1000 names, it saw its peak usage in 2002. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but rare. The name is best understood as a creative variant of Alice or Elise, adding the -lyce suffix for a unique twist. Its origins are English, and it carries no deep historical or cultural associations, making it a flexible choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Ellyce is a modern English invented name, likely a respelling of Alice or Elise combined with the fashionable -lyce suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1951 and saw modest use, peaking in 2002. As a given name, it has remained relatively uncommon, with no established pre-20th-century roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elly, Elle, Lys
Sibling names for Ellyce
Names that share Ellyce's style, for a brother or sister.
