Bryce is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2369 in 2025 with 76 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 163 births ranking #1157. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 21,148 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.