Bryce - A very unique female name
Bryce at a glance
Bryce is ranked #3276 among girl baby names in 2025, with 15 births in 2025. It peaked in 1998 at #1145 and first appeared on the charts in 1981.
- Rank in 2025
- #3276
- Births in 2025
- 15
- Peak year
- 1998 (#1145)
- First appeared
- 1981
- Trend
- #2805 in 2020 → #3276 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 86,898 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (62 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 86,898 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bryce peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 1145.
Famous with this name
Bryce Dallas Howard
Bryce Lee
Scott Bryce
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Bryce is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bryce is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,434 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,544.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bryce is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Bryce origin and meaning
Surname transfer; origin disputed
Uncertain — Bryce comes from a surname linked both to the Welsh ap Rhys tradition and to Saint Brice (Latin Bricius, possibly 'speckled'); neither route is proven for all use
Bryce is overwhelmingly a boy's name from a surname; this profile is its small female use, which peaked in 1998. Because the surname itself has competing derivations, the name is profiled as uncertain.
Origin uncertain
Bryce is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Bryce, pop culture references for the name Bryce and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Bryce
We've found the following names that sound similar to Bryce, sorted by popularity.
Brooke / Brook / Brisa / Bracha / Brissa / Briseis / Brocha / Briza / Brucha / Breasia /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3276 |
| 2024 | 2542 |
| 2023 | 2803 |
| 2022 | 2690 |
| 2021 | 2579 |
| 2020 | 2805 |
| 2019 | 2354 |
| 2018 | 2658 |
| 2017 | 2469 |
| 2016 | 2509 |
| 2015 | 2327 |
| 2014 | 2824 |
| 2013 | 2284 |
| 2012 | 2298 |
| 2011 | 1753 |
| 2010 | 2345 |
| 2009 | 2387 |
| 2008 | 2389 |
| 2007 | 1726 |
| 2006 | 1647 |
| 2005 | 1905 |
| 2004 | 1950 |
| 2003 | 2179 |
| 2002 | 2309 |
| 2001 | 1747 |
| 2000 | 1628 |
| 1999 | 1505 |
| 1998 | 1145 |
| 1997 | 1496 |
| 1996 | 1436 |
| 1995 | 1270 |
| 1994 | 1307 |
| 1993 | 1957 |
| 1992 | 3449 |
| 1990 | 4200 |
| 1989 | 2927 |
| 1986 | 3502 |
| 1985 | 3078 |
| 1981 | 3232 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2434 |
| California | 2544 |
Even more about Bryce
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Bryce a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Bryce?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
BRYCE · /braɪs/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Brice — A related spelling, a separate established name
Famous bearers
- Bryce Dallas Howard — Actress and director known for 'Jurassic World' (b. 1981) Contemporary
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
For a girl, Bryce is a sharp, one-syllable crossover from the boys' list, helped by Bryce Dallas Howard's visibility.
Worth knowing
- It reads male to most people — the boys' name is far more common
