Brice Unisex

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRICE / braɪs

Latin; 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)

StateBirthsShare
NC 6
55%
SC 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18828
18858
18876
18885
18897
18906
18917
18928
18947
18966
18976
18988
19008
19026
19047
19068
19078
19089
19096
19105
19118
191215
191316
191424
191535
191621
191721
191834
191941
192044
192146
192258
192347
192450
192539
192638
192735
192843
192929
193038
193148
193233
193337
193439
193521
193647
193731
193823
193937
194032
194135
194231
194329
194433
194528
194638
194743
194836
194938
195039
195161
195271
195347
195444
195566
195656
195772
195852
195975
196074
196162
196263
196375
196470
196572
196673
196757
196860
196962
1970100
1971128
1972189
1973141
1974119
1975128
1976139
1977104
1978145
1979173
1980193
1981168
1982172
1983178
1984177
1985248
1986304
1987309
1988390
1989398
1990348
1991310
1992307
1993297
1994321
1995318
1996296
1997376
1998391
1999392
2000357
2001361
2002333
2003339
2004318
2005347
2006318
2007316
2008329
2009306
2010243
2011212
2012219
2013251
2014241
2015247
2016194
2017155
2018139
2019120
202088
2021101
202269
202348
202456