boy name
Royce
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#500 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Royce in the US, 1880–2025
Royce first appears in US records in 1892. It peaked in 2021, when 810 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 606.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Royce popular?
Rising Royce has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 4,293 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,783 | |
| 2000s | 1,806 | |
| 1990s | 1,820 | |
| 1980s | 1,937 | |
| 1970s | 1,809 | |
| 1960s | 2,451 | |
| 1950s | 3,492 | |
| 1940s | 3,456 | |
| 1930s | 3,113 | |
| 1920s | 2,252 | |
| 1910s | 822 | |
| 1900s | 77 | |
| 1890s | 43 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Royce a boy or a girl name?
Royce is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Royce a popular name right now?
Royce has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Royce?
In 2025, Royce ranked #500 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Royce most popular?
Royce was most popular in 2021, when about 810 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.