Alyce
Every Alyce since 1880 — 17,539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alyce
Alyce is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,834 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 17,539 American babies have been named Alyce. Its peak came in 1921, when 503 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alyce stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alyce year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,834 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,461 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,767 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,968 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,170 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,095 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,597 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,008 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,903 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,012 |
| 2015 | 79 | #2,341 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,562 |
| 2013 | 74 | #2,441 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,600 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,766 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,012 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,307 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,274 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,531 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,924 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,811 |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,182 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,663 |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,152 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,707 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,670 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,223 |
| 1990 | 63 | #2,082 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,253 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,867 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,807 |
| 1970 | 81 | #1,315 |
| 1965 | 86 | #1,145 |
| 1960 | 121 | #971 |
| 1955 | 153 | #775 |
| 1950 | 208 | #581 |
| 1945 | 183 | #541 |
| 1940 | 206 | #465 |
| 1935 | 325 | #354 |
| 1930 | 227 | #449 |
| 1925 | 399 | #335 |
| 1920 | 434 | #315 |
| 1915 | 384 | #298 |
| 1910 | 141 | #326 |
| 1905 | 68 | #409 |
| 1900 | 45 | #504 |
| 1895 | 25 | #608 |
| 1890 | 19 | #602 |
| 1885 | 6 | #924 |
| 1880 | 7 | #681 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alyce in 2025?
Alyce ranked #3,834 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alyce?
17,539 babies have been named Alyce in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alyce most popular?
Alyce peaked in 1921, when 503 newborns received the name.
Is Alyce a boy or girl name?
Alyce is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alyce rising or falling?
Alyce is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.