Bryce is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #250 in 2021 with 1,423 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 4,319 births ranking #92. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,229 boys born was named Bryce. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.