Bryce is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2133 in 2025 with 11 recorded births. This places Bryce in the top 35% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 49 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 57.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 24,721 boys born was named Bryce. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Bryce is a compact, bright-sounding name with roots in Scottish surname use. Its exact older route is layered, but it has long felt sharp and modern in English-speaking naming.
The name grew through surname use before becoming established as a first name. In modern naming, its appeal comes more from its crisp sound than from a single famous meaning.