Cloyce
Cloyce is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Likely derived from an Old French place name or topographic term related to an enclosure.
Origin and history
Cloyce is a rare masculine name of medieval Anglo-Norman origin, likely derived from the Old French place name Clooz or related to a local topographic identifier. It saw limited usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century and has since become extremely uncommon. Today, it stands out as a unique vintage choice with a distinct single-syllable sound.
Popularity in the United States
877 babies in the United States have been named Cloyce since 1880. It ranks #3801 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (40.9 %)
- AR (25.2 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- OK (6.3 %)
- IA (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 157 |
| 1920-1930 | 210 |
| 1930-1940 | 213 |
| 1940-1950 | 150 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cloyce
- Cloyce Box: American football player, Businessman
Fun facts
- Cloyce was most frequently given to American boys in the early 20th century before falling off the SSA baby charts entirely in recent decades.
- The name entered the English language after the Norman Conquest as a surname and localized given name.