Rising since 1989, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Pryce since 1931
Babies named Pryce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 316 |
| 2010s | 525 |
| 2020s | 319 |
Meaning & origin
Pryce is a Welsh patronymic name that has transitioned from a surname to a rare given name. First recorded in U.S. data in 1931, it remained obscure for decades. Since 1989, it has been on a rising trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 2676 in 2020 when the birth count was highest. As of 2025, about 1 in 35,585 boys are named Pryce, reflecting its uncommon yet steady appeal. The name is most popular in Florida, suggesting regional preference. While not a household name, Pryce offers a distinctive link to Welsh heritage, similar to cousin names like Rhys and Owen.
Pryce is a Welsh patronymic surname that originated as a contraction of ap Rhys, meaning 'son of Rhys'. The given name Rhys derives from the Welsh word 'rîs' meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm'. As a first name, Pryce emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities. It has seen a modest revival as a distinctive alternative to the more common Price or Rhys.
Where Pryce is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry
Variants: Price, Pryse, Ap Rhys
Sibling names for Pryce
Names that share Pryce's style, for a brother or sister.
