Loyce Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOYCE / /lɔɪs/French; English
Meaning
French: brave; English: light
Historical & Cultural Background
Loyce is derived from the French name 'Loïs,' which is a variant of 'Louis.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has gained some popularity as a unique name choice for boys in recent decades.
Trend Summary
Loyce has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low profile in terms of popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lois
International Variants
- Loïs (French)
- Loyce (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Loyce was first seen in the United States in 1906. Loyce has ranked as high as #887 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Loyce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Loyce (1943)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AR | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 21 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |