Royce
Royce is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Rose, or derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'kind/type'.
Origin and history
Royce originated as a medieval surname derived from the personal name Rose or Rohese. It was historically given to children of Rose before evolving into an independent masculine given name in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it has been consistently used since the late 19th century and has seen a steady rise in modern popularity.
Popularity in the United States
33,154 babies in the United States have been named Royce since 1880. It ranks #643 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #435.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.4 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- AL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 43 |
| 1900-1910 | 77 |
| 1910-1920 | 822 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,252 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,113 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,456 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,492 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,451 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,809 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,937 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,820 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,806 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,783 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,293 |
Famous people named Royce
- Royce O'Neale: Basketball Player
- Royce Freeman: Football Player
- Royce da 5'9": Rapper, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Royce developed in medieval England as a patronymic surname meaning child of Rohese or Rose.
- The name is widely associated with luxury due to Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls-Royce.