Alyce Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-iss / /ˈæl.ɪs/Old French; Germanic
Meaning
Noble; of noble birth
Historical & Cultural Background
Alyce is a variant of Alice, which has roots in Old French and Germanic languages. The name became popular in medieval Europe, particularly due to the influence of literature, such as Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' Over time, Alyce has been used in various cultures, often reflecting a sense of nobility and grace. It has seen fluctuating popularity in different regions and eras.
Trend Summary
Alyce has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alice
- Alyssa
International Variants
- Alicia (Spanish)
- Alycia (English)
- Alyse (English)
Famous people named Alyce
Alyce Faye Eichelberger was an American author known for her contributions to literature and poetry.
Alyce McFadden is an American politician who served in local government.
Alyce Adams is a notable American artist recognized for her contemporary works.
Alyce Cleese is a British actress known for her roles in various television series.
Fictional characters named Alyce
Alyce is a character in the video game 'Alice: Madness Returns,' where she navigates a twisted version of Wonderland.
Alyce is a supporting character in the book series 'The Chronicles of Alice,' which reimagines the classic tale.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alyce was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alyce has ranked as high as #494 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Alyce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alyce (2022)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1882 | 6 |
1883 | 13 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 10 |
1888 | 9 |
1889 | 10 |
1890 | 19 |
1891 | 14 |
1892 | 22 |
1893 | 17 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 25 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 22 |
1898 | 22 |
1899 | 27 |
1900 | 45 |
1901 | 35 |
1902 | 44 |
1903 | 53 |
1904 | 46 |
1905 | 68 |
1906 | 85 |
1907 | 87 |
1908 | 105 |
1909 | 107 |
1910 | 141 |
1911 | 151 |
1912 | 182 |
1913 | 218 |
1914 | 267 |
1915 | 384 |
1916 | 369 |
1917 | 378 |
1918 | 404 |
1919 | 410 |
1920 | 434 |
1921 | 503 |
1922 | 430 |
1923 | 436 |
1924 | 410 |
1925 | 399 |
1926 | 343 |
1927 | 328 |
1928 | 276 |
1929 | 244 |
1930 | 227 |
1931 | 257 |
1932 | 228 |
1933 | 211 |
1934 | 231 |
1935 | 325 |
1936 | 247 |
1937 | 215 |
1938 | 254 |
1939 | 214 |
1940 | 206 |
1941 | 234 |
1942 | 224 |
1943 | 224 |
1944 | 215 |
1945 | 183 |
1946 | 228 |
1947 | 239 |
1948 | 215 |
1949 | 199 |
1950 | 208 |
1951 | 191 |
1952 | 186 |
1953 | 159 |
1954 | 127 |
1955 | 153 |
1956 | 133 |
1957 | 123 |
1958 | 125 |
1959 | 116 |
1960 | 121 |
1961 | 120 |
1962 | 101 |
1963 | 99 |
1964 | 96 |
1965 | 86 |
1966 | 67 |
1967 | 70 |
1968 | 70 |
1969 | 71 |
1970 | 81 |
1971 | 66 |
1972 | 58 |
1973 | 69 |
1974 | 48 |
1975 | 51 |
1976 | 45 |
1977 | 43 |
1978 | 39 |
1979 | 30 |
1980 | 31 |
1981 | 38 |
1982 | 39 |
1983 | 43 |
1984 | 52 |
1985 | 45 |
1986 | 62 |
1987 | 95 |
1988 | 93 |
1989 | 87 |
1990 | 63 |
1991 | 57 |
1992 | 59 |
1993 | 50 |
1994 | 46 |
1995 | 35 |
1996 | 50 |
1997 | 34 |
1998 | 28 |
1999 | 42 |
2000 | 35 |
2001 | 35 |
2002 | 45 |
2003 | 38 |
2004 | 48 |
2005 | 38 |
2006 | 38 |
2007 | 46 |
2008 | 51 |
2009 | 50 |
2010 | 56 |
2011 | 63 |
2012 | 69 |
2013 | 74 |
2014 | 69 |
2015 | 79 |
2016 | 55 |
2017 | 57 |
2018 | 54 |
2019 | 67 |
2020 | 51 |
2021 | 34 |
2022 | 37 |
2023 | 40 |
2024 | 44 |