Bryce Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bryce is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bryce?
Bryce is spelled B-R-Y-C-E. The name has 5 letters.
Bryce at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Bryce is commonly believed to mean “speckled” or “freckled.”
- Origin
- Bryce is a name of Scottish origin and may derive from a Gaelic personal name.
- Pronunciation
- BRĪS · 1 syllable
Bryce Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,368
Recorded Births76
Rank#357
Recorded Births919
- Girls usage rose 165 places to #2,368 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 61 places to #357 and recorded 213 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bryce Mean?
Bryce is commonly believed to mean “speckled” or “freckled.”
Origin: Bryce is a name of Scottish origin and may derive from a Gaelic personal name.
How Do You Pronounce Bryce?
PronunciationBRĪS
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Bryce?
- History
- The name Bryce has historical usage in Scotland and has been adopted in English-speaking countries.
Bryce Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 76 | #2,368 |
| 2025 | Boys | 919 | #357 |
| 2024 | Girls | 70 | #2,533 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,132 | #296 |
| 2023 | Girls | 71 | #2,494 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,353 | #258 |
| 2022 | Girls | 73 | #2,463 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,302 | #265 |
| 2021 | Girls | 62 | #2,751 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,423 | #250 |
| 2020 | Girls | 64 | #2,631 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,570 | #234 |
| 2019 | Girls | 84 | #2,193 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,942 | #203 |
| 2018 | Girls | 69 | #2,532 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,244 | #175 |
| 2017 | Girls | 88 | #2,160 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,396 | #166 |
| 2016 | Girls | 71 | #2,517 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,843 | #147 |
| 2015 | Girls | 80 | #2,318 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,131 | #131 |
| 2014 | Girls | 67 | #2,615 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,118 | #131 |
When Was Bryce Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
4,319 recorded births
National rank #92
2001 · Boys
4,150 recorded births
National rank #92
1999 · Boys
4,148 recorded births
National rank #93
2003 · Boys
4,127 recorded births
National rank #103
Where Bryce Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #157 | 9 |
| DE | #168 | 6 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| CT | #219 | 15 |
| MD | #233 | 24 |
| PA | #235 | 52 |
| FL | #242 | 85 |
| NJ | #251 | 37 |