Boyce
Boyce is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Dweller by the wood or forest.
Origin and history
Boyce is a male name derived from an Old French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near or in a wood. It entered Middle English following the Norman Conquest and transitioned into a given name. Though historically moderate in usage, it remains a rare choice in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
5,518 babies in the United States have been named Boyce since 1880. It ranks #1639 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- NC (30.6 %)
- SC (21.7 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- AR (12.9 %)
- KY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 46 |
| 1900-1910 | 90 |
| 1910-1920 | 514 |
| 1920-1930 | 906 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,034 |
| 1940-1950 | 904 |
| 1950-1960 | 707 |
| 1960-1970 | 481 |
| 1970-1980 | 252 |
| 1980-1990 | 169 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Boyce
- Boyce Vance: Politician
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old French word 'bois', which means wood or forest.
- Boyce was initially used as a topographic surname for someone living near woodland before becoming a given name.