Royce
boy name#499 in 2025Royce entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #283 in 1935, ranks #499 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1892–2025
#499
rank today
#283
peak (1935)
606
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #871 |
| 1900s | #862 |
| 1910s | #615 |
| 1920s | #399 |
| 1930s | #308 |
| 1940s | #335 |
| 1950s | #390 |
| 1960s | #501 |
| 1970s | #612 |
| 1980s | #641 |
| 1990s | #804 |
| 2000s | #982 |
| 2010s | #505 |
| 2020s | #436 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Royce has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 24,000 people named Royce are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Royce alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Royce in 2025?
- Royce ranks #499 among US boy names in 2025, with 606 babies given the name.
- When was the name Royce most popular?
- Royce peaked in 1935, reaching #283 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Royce with classmates?
- Royce will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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