Boyce Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBOYS / bɔɪsEnglish; French
Meaning
English: son of the steward; French: from the woods
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Boyce is derived from the Old French word 'bois', meaning 'woods'. It has been used as a surname before becoming a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is often associated with family lineage and stewardship. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Boyce has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
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Famous people named Boyce
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Boyce was first seen in the United States in 1885. Boyce has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Texas, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Boyce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Boyce (1980)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 47 |
| 1914 | 54 |
| 1915 | 70 |
| 1916 | 71 |
| 1917 | 71 |
| 1918 | 73 |
| 1919 | 66 |
| 1920 | 69 |
| 1921 | 83 |
| 1922 | 103 |
| 1923 | 90 |
| 1924 | 99 |
| 1925 | 100 |
| 1926 | 99 |
| 1927 | 73 |
| 1928 | 93 |
| 1929 | 97 |
| 1930 | 87 |
| 1931 | 117 |
| 1932 | 109 |
| 1933 | 103 |
| 1934 | 121 |
| 1935 | 89 |
| 1936 | 92 |
| 1937 | 100 |
| 1938 | 121 |
| 1939 | 95 |
| 1940 | 102 |
| 1941 | 93 |
| 1942 | 88 |
| 1943 | 96 |
| 1944 | 85 |
| 1945 | 86 |
| 1946 | 88 |
| 1947 | 82 |
| 1948 | 85 |
| 1949 | 99 |
| 1950 | 68 |
| 1951 | 80 |
| 1952 | 70 |
| 1953 | 79 |
| 1954 | 71 |
| 1955 | 81 |
| 1956 | 80 |
| 1957 | 71 |
| 1958 | 50 |
| 1959 | 57 |
| 1960 | 62 |
| 1961 | 62 |
| 1962 | 56 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 54 |
| 1966 | 43 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |