Rice
boy nameRice entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #640 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#640
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #747 |
| 1890s | #1062 |
| 1900s | #1111 |
| 1910s | #2668 |
| 1920s | #3314 |
| 1930s | #3071 |
| 1940s | #3183 |
| 1950s | #3601 |
| 1970s | #4986 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rice are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rice alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rice in 2025?
- Rice is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rice most popular?
- Rice peaked in 1880, reaching #640 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rice with classmates?
- Rice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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