Bryce is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2200 in 2019 with 84 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 163 births ranking #1157. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.2%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 19,971 girls born was named Bryce. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.