Boyce
From Old French bois (“wood”).
Every Boyce since 1885 — 5,576 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boyce
Boyce is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,038 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 5,576 American babies have been named Boyce. Its peak came in 1938, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Boyce stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boyce year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,038 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,328 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,033 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #9,978 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,592 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,240 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,136 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,130 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,407 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,561 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,689 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,959 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,237 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,074 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,826 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,382 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,235 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #5,948 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #6,971 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,242 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #7,931 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,767 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,511 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,809 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,307 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,484 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,727 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,117 |
| 1975 | — | — | 23 | #2,010 |
| 1970 | — | — | 27 | #1,659 |
| 1965 | — | — | 54 | #1,001 |
| 1960 | — | — | 62 | #964 |
| 1955 | — | — | 81 | #813 |
| 1950 | — | — | 68 | #827 |
| 1945 | — | — | 86 | #651 |
| 1940 | — | — | 102 | #585 |
| 1935 | — | — | 89 | #624 |
| 1930 | — | — | 87 | #667 |
| 1925 | — | — | 100 | #636 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,077 | 69 | #805 |
| 1915 | — | — | 70 | #698 |
| 1910 | — | — | 14 | #823 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #845 |
| 1900 | — | — | 18 | #583 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,100 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #953 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boyce mean?
From Old French bois (“wood”).
How popular is the name Boyce in 2025?
Boyce ranked #9,038 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boyce?
5,576 babies have been named Boyce in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boyce most popular?
Boyce peaked in 1938, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Boyce a boy or girl name?
Boyce is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boyce rising or falling?
Boyce is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.