Boyce
Boy nameBoyce has been given to 5,576 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1938.
Meaning & origin /bɔɪs/
From Old French bois (“wood”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,576
Peak year
1938 (126 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1885
10-year trend
▼ -20%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Boyce's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #583 |
| 1925 | #636 |
| 1950 | #827 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Boyce — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Boyce.
FAQ
How popular is the name Boyce?
Boyce has been given to 5,576 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Boyce peak?
Boyce peaked in 1938, when 126 babies were given the name.
Is Boyce a girl or boy name?
Boyce is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Boyce are boys).
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