Loyce Unisex

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOYCE //lɔɪs//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: light; English: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Loyce has its roots in the Latin name "Lucius," which means "light." This Latin origin evolved through various linguistic transformations, notably into the Old French form "Loïse," which was a variant of "Louise." The name was introduced into English during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became associated with the French royal lineage and the broader cultural influences of medieval France. The transition into the English vernacular saw the adaptation of the name into various forms, including Loyce, which emerged as a feminine variant in the 19th century.

Historically, the name has been linked to notable figures, including Saint Louise de Marillac, who co-founded the Daughters of Charity in the 17th century, emphasizing the name's association with light and virtue. The name's presence in literature and religious texts further solidified its significance.

The King James Bible, completed in the early 17th century, reflects the era's linguistic influences, though it does not specifically mention the name Loyce. However, the broader cultural context of names derived from "Lucius" can be observed in various biblical and historical narratives.

Culturally, Loyce carries connotations of brightness and clarity, resonating with themes of enlightenment and guidance. The name's association with light has made it a symbol of hope and positivity in various traditions.

In addition to its primary form, diminutive variations like "Loy" have also appeared, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different cultures and eras. Overall, Loyce embodies a rich historical tapestry that connects linguistic evolution, religious significance, and cultural symbolism.

Famous people named Loyce

In this section, you will find notable people named Loyce. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Loyce who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Loyce Whiteman is a singer best known for her work with the group The Chordettes, particularly their hit 'Mr. Sandman'.

Loyce H. H. is a notable figure in the field of education, recognized for her contributions to early childhood education programs.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Loyce was first seen in the United States in 1901.

Loyce has ranked as high as #1029 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

In the past 5 years the name Loyce has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Loyce is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Loyce was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Loyce.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
1981 7 0 7
1980 6 0 6
1979 5 0 5
1977 6 6 0
1975 5 0 5
1974 5 5 0
1972 11 5 6
1971 10 0 10
1970 13 5 8
1969 20 7 13
1968 12 0 12
1967 18 5 13
1966 24 5 19
1965 14 0 14
1964 11 0 11
1963 21 8 13
1962 32 9 23
1961 34 0 34
1960 38 6 32
1959 39 5 34
1958 59 6 53
1957 38 5 33
1956 45 10 35
1955 47 9 38
1954 45 8 37
1953 60 6 54
1952 46 9 37
1951 80 16 64
1950 69 8 61
1949 72 8 64
1948 84 15 69
1947 83 9 74
1946 75 11 64
1945 72 7 65
1944 83 12 71
1943 74 15 59
1942 96 14 82
1941 74 12 62
1940 84 14 70
1939 94 17 77
1938 107 15 92
1937 73 12 61
1936 91 16 75
1935 84 7 77
1934 94 16 78
1933 130 23 107
1932 110 12 98
1931 102 25 77
1930 101 21 80
1929 75 10 65
1928 112 21 91
1927 94 21 73
1926 98 18 80
1925 109 19 90
1924 106 29 77
1923 96 22 74
1922 108 17 91
1921 105 22 83
1920 99 25 74
1919 99 22 77
1918 87 21 66
1917 63 12 51
1916 80 17 63
1915 83 23 60
1914 43 15 28
1913 38 12 26
1912 40 9 31
1911 27 11 16
1910 16 0 16
1909 19 0 19
1908 11 0 11
1907 15 0 15
1906 12 5 7
1905 7 0 7
1904 8 0 8
1903 16 0 16
1901 9 0 9

Top States for Loyce (1966)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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