Bryce
Bryce is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Speckled, freckled, or colorful.
Origin and history
Bryce is derived from a Scottish surname based on the Celtic given name Bricius, often interpreted as meaning speckled or freckled. Though historically more common for boys, Bryce has been used as a unisex given name for girls in the United States over recent decades. It carries a modern, crisp, and unisex surname-as-a-first-name appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,592 babies in the United States have been named Bryce since 1880. It ranks #2943 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 978 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,033 |
| 2010-2019 | 826 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Famous people named Bryce
- Bryce Dallas Howard: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Bryce originates from an ancient Celtic given name, Bricius, which later evolved into a common Scottish family surname.
- While historically predominantly male, Bryce has seen steady adoption as a female given name in the United States since the late 20th century.