Brice
Brice is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Speckled or spotted; possibly derived from a Celtic word for freckled.
Origin and history
Brice is a masculine name derived from a Gaulish or Gaelic root likely meaning speckled or spotted. Historically associated with Saint Brice, a fifth-century French bishop, it passed into English usage through Anglo-Norman influence. In the United States, it has been consistently used over the decades as a moderately familiar given name.
Popularity in the United States
15,737 babies in the United States have been named Brice since 1880. It ranks #944 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1524.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- IN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 34 |
| 1890-1900 | 48 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 220 |
| 1920-1930 | 429 |
| 1930-1940 | 354 |
| 1940-1950 | 343 |
| 1950-1960 | 583 |
| 1960-1970 | 668 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,364 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,537 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,356 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,324 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,021 |
| 2020-2029 | 404 |
Famous people named Brice
- Brice Marden: artist, painter
- Brice Butler: athlete, football player
- Brice Beckham: actor
Fun facts
- The name gained medieval prominence through Saint Brice, who succeeded Saint Martin as Bishop of Tours in 397 AD.
- Like many modern English given names, Brice also developed as an English and French surname derived from the given name.