Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Royce.
National Rank (2025)
#500
All-Time Peak Rank
#283 (1935)
Total U.S. Births
33,154
Unisex Distribution93.0% Boy / 7.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Royce Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Royce
According to SSA data, Royce achieved its highest historical rank of #283 in 1935. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 810 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 13.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 123 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Royce scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+13.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record810Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
123Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:43
1900s:77
1910s:822
1920s:2,252
1930s:3,113
1940s:3,456
1950s:3,492
1960s:2,451
1970s:1,809
1980s:1,937
1990s:1,820
2000s:1,806
2010s:5,783
2020s:4,293
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRoyce
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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