Brice Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRICE / braɪsLatin; French
Meaning
Latin: 'speckled'; French: 'from the place of the bridge'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brice has Latin roots, derived from the word 'briscus', meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled'. In French, it is associated with geographical locations, particularly those near bridges. The name has been used in various cultures, primarily in Europe, and has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
The name Brice has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bryce
International Variants
- Brice (French)
- Brizio (Italian)
Famous people named Brice
Brice Marden is an American painter known for his abstract works and contributions to contemporary art.
Brice Johnson is a professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
Brice de Nice is a fictional character from a French comedy film, known for his surfing antics.
Brice Lalonde is a French politician and environmentalist who served as a member of the French National Assembly.
Fictional characters named Brice
Brice from the film 'Brice de Nice' is a character who aspires to be a surfer.
Brice from the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' is a minor character known for his humorous antics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brice was first seen in the United States in 1882. Brice has ranked as high as #814 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Brice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brice (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NC | 6 | |
SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 8 |
1885 | 8 |
1887 | 6 |
1888 | 5 |
1889 | 7 |
1890 | 6 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 8 |
1894 | 7 |
1896 | 6 |
1897 | 6 |
1898 | 8 |
1900 | 8 |
1902 | 6 |
1904 | 7 |
1906 | 8 |
1907 | 8 |
1908 | 9 |
1909 | 6 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 8 |
1912 | 15 |
1913 | 16 |
1914 | 24 |
1915 | 35 |
1916 | 21 |
1917 | 21 |
1918 | 34 |
1919 | 41 |
1920 | 44 |
1921 | 46 |
1922 | 58 |
1923 | 47 |
1924 | 50 |
1925 | 39 |
1926 | 38 |
1927 | 35 |
1928 | 43 |
1929 | 29 |
1930 | 38 |
1931 | 48 |
1932 | 33 |
1933 | 37 |
1934 | 39 |
1935 | 21 |
1936 | 47 |
1937 | 31 |
1938 | 23 |
1939 | 37 |
1940 | 32 |
1941 | 35 |
1942 | 31 |
1943 | 29 |
1944 | 33 |
1945 | 28 |
1946 | 38 |
1947 | 43 |
1948 | 36 |
1949 | 38 |
1950 | 39 |
1951 | 61 |
1952 | 71 |
1953 | 47 |
1954 | 44 |
1955 | 66 |
1956 | 56 |
1957 | 72 |
1958 | 52 |
1959 | 75 |
1960 | 74 |
1961 | 62 |
1962 | 63 |
1963 | 75 |
1964 | 70 |
1965 | 72 |
1966 | 73 |
1967 | 57 |
1968 | 60 |
1969 | 62 |
1970 | 100 |
1971 | 128 |
1972 | 189 |
1973 | 141 |
1974 | 119 |
1975 | 128 |
1976 | 139 |
1977 | 104 |
1978 | 145 |
1979 | 173 |
1980 | 193 |
1981 | 168 |
1982 | 172 |
1983 | 178 |
1984 | 177 |
1985 | 248 |
1986 | 304 |
1987 | 309 |
1988 | 390 |
1989 | 398 |
1990 | 348 |
1991 | 310 |
1992 | 307 |
1993 | 297 |
1994 | 321 |
1995 | 318 |
1996 | 296 |
1997 | 376 |
1998 | 391 |
1999 | 392 |
2000 | 357 |
2001 | 361 |
2002 | 333 |
2003 | 339 |
2004 | 318 |
2005 | 347 |
2006 | 318 |
2007 | 316 |
2008 | 329 |
2009 | 306 |
2010 | 243 |
2011 | 212 |
2012 | 219 |
2013 | 251 |
2014 | 241 |
2015 | 247 |
2016 | 194 |
2017 | 155 |
2018 | 139 |
2019 | 120 |
2020 | 88 |
2021 | 101 |
2022 | 69 |
2023 | 48 |
2024 | 56 |