Royce
- US rank
- #499
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #283 in 1935
606 babies were named Royce in the US in 2025. It has dropped 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1892–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Royce you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Royce
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Royce, 606 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Royce would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoyce first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1935, when it reached #283.
- Then vs nowRoyce is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,977 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,818.
- TrendRoyce has slipped 93 places over the last five years and now sits at #499. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRoyce is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #145, followed by Montana (#227) and Iowa (#246). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
About the name Royce
Royce is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-yce”. US birth records list Royce for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 130 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #283 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #499, with 606 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.3 | 137,363 girls |
| 1920s | 16 | 64,267 girls |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,872 girls |
| 1940s | 30 | 33,467 girls |
| 1950s | 20 | 49,480 girls |
| 1960s | 12 | 84,890 girls |
| 1970s | 7.5 | 134,228 girls |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 206,186 girls |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 478,469 girls |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,613 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,096 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 46 | 21,960 boys |
| 1900s | 55 | 18,328 boys |
| 1910s | 112 | 8,897 boys |
| 1920s | 204 | 4,896 boys |
| 1930s | 295 | 3,391 boys |
| 1940s | 237 | 4,216 boys |
| 1950s | 173 | 5,771 boys |
| 1960s | 127 | 7,898 boys |
| 1970s | 109 | 9,158 boys |
| 1980s | 105 | 9,526 boys |
| 1990s | 93 | 10,724 boys |
| 2000s | 90 | 11,090 boys |
| 2010s | 309 | 3,237 boys |
| 2020s | 414 | 2,416 boys |
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 Royce
What is the origin of the name Royce?
Royce has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Royce a boy or girl name?
Royce is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Royce?
Royce ranked #499 for US boys in 2025, given to 606 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#283).