Bryce
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
126,685 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2000 Peak Popularity Year
4,437 Peak Births

Bryce Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Bryce is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Brice', which comes from the Latin 'Bricius'. It means speckled or freckled. The name has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in modern times as a first name. It conveys traits of strength and adventurousness. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bryce"

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Pronunciation

/braɪs/

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Origin

Scottish Gaelic

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Etymology

The name Bryce is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Brice', which is thought to have originated from the Latin name 'Bricius'. This name is associated with Saint Bricius, a bishop in the early Christian church.

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Meaning

Speckled, freckled

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Language Evolution

Bricius (Latin), Brice (Old French), Bryce (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Bryce gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a given name influenced by its use as a surname.

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Variants & Derivatives

Brice, Bryson

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Bryce is viewed as a strong and modern name, often associated with a youthful and adventurous spirit.

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Famous People

Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryce Harper, Bryce Canyon (National Park)

📊 Bryce Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Gradually Declining

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✨ Bryce Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 4,437 peak births in 2000

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bryce"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bryce"

"Bryce" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 851st of 7545 1,020
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 751st of 6773 1,257
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 614th of 7552 2,885
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 412th of 10718 5,947
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 191st of 16616 24,824
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 107th of 24088 61,445
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 178th of 23106 25,791
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 8676th of 12526 25
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6769th of 19264 104
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2426th of 27321 762
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1810th of 35406 1,741
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2461st of 30306 884

Regional Popularity of "Bryce" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
40.75%
577th/1416
72.30%
997th/1379
48.48%
1147th/2366
71.80%
820th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
37.90%
586th/1546
58.80%
915th/1556
57.93%
1363rd/2353
36.72%
568th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
20.70%
461st/2227
32.22%
783rd/2430
39.01%
1113th/2853
16.11%
447th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
10.52%
309th/2937
17.05%
594th/3483
17.79%
626th/3518
7.29%
295th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
3.69%
136th/3685
7.06%
316th/4475
4.91%
255th/5194
2.36%
149th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
1.77%
81st/4582
2.25%
116th/5164
1.44%
105th/7313
2.00%
149th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
4.32%
172nd/3984
2.67%
120th/4487
2.61%
178th/6822
4.37%
274th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Bryce" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
57.34%
2113th/3685
53.79%
2407th/4475
50.31%
2613th/5194
33.24%
2100th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
42.56%
1950th/4582
36.19%
1869th/5164
24.71%
1807th/7313
26.41%
1971st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
67.67%
2696th/3984
56.85%
2551st/4487
37.28%
2543rd/6822
37.91%
2379th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Bryce"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bryce" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Bryce" in the United States

The name Bryce is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Bryce has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bryce' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 851st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 751st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 614th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 412th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 191st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 107th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 178th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8676th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6769th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2426th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1810th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2461st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bryce' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Bryce name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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