Bryce

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Speckled; Freckled

Background: The name Bryce originates from the Scottish Gaelic term 'brìgh,' meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled.' This name is also linked to the Scottish place name 'Bryce,' which shares a similar implication, further underscoring its descriptive nature.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#266
Total births
126,685
Most popular decade
2000s (122,733 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-166 ranks)
Years in Top 100
5
First recorded year
1908

Gender usage

97.2% male 2.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1908
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,373
Peak year
2000
Peak year births
4,319
Peak rank
#92
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,127
Recent rank
#297

Female

First year
1946
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,960
Peak year
1998
Peak year births
163
Peak rank
#1,156
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
70
Recent rank
#2,524

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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