Pryce
Meaningson of Rhys · Welsh form of Price
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,962 in 2020
48 babies were named Pryce in the US in 2025. It has dropped 714 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1931–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pryce you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pryce, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pryce would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPryce first shows up in US birth records in 1931, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 94 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,962.
- Then vs nowPryce is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendPryce has slipped 714 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningPryce is a Welsh form of Price, which means “son of Rhys”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Pryce
Pryce is a boy name of English and Welsh origin meaning “son of Rhys”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-yce”. US birth records list Pryce for boys from 1931 to 2025, in 37 of those 95 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,962 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,551,724 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,611 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 63,251 boys |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,817 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,485 boys |
Other spellings of Pryce
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Pryce
What does the name Pryce mean?
Pryce means “son of Rhys” in Welsh, as a form of Price.
What is the origin of the name Pryce?
Pryce has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Pryce a boy or girl name?
Pryce is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Pryce?
Pryce ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,962).