Alyce Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alyce originates from Old French and is rooted in the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind.' It evolved through various forms, including Alicia and Alice. The name has historical significance and gained popularity during the Middle Ages. While it is currently perceived as classic and elegant, it is less common than its variant Alice. Notable people with this name include Alyce Faye Cleese and Alyce Miller.
The name Alyce is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alyce has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alyce' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 334th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 455th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 797th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1665th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2131st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3370th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3021st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alyce' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alyce"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːs/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Alyce is derived from the Old French name 'Alicia,' which itself comes from the Germanic name 'Adalheidis,' meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort.'
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Alicia (Old French), Adalheidis (Old High German), Alice (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Alyce gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, where it was influenced by the popularity of the name Alice.
Variants & Derivatives
Alice, Alicia, Alyssa, Ally
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alyce is perceived as a classic and elegant name, though it is less common than its variant Alice.
Famous People
Alyce Faye Cleese, author and actress, Alyce Miller, American poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alyce"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alyce"
"Alyce" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 334th of 9107 | 6,817 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 455th of 9204 | 4,215 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 797th of 12526 | 2,939 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1665th of 19264 | 925 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2131st of 27321 | 914 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3370th of 35406 | 716 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3021st of 30306 | 661 |
Regional Popularity of "Alyce" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alyce" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
16.24% 230th/1416 |
19.43% 268th/1379 |
25.74% 609th/2366 |
23.47% 268th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
20.70% 320th/1546 |
23.84% 371st/1556 |
30.47% 717th/2353 |
30.06% 465th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.30% 697th/2227 |
25.84% 628th/2430 |
39.12% 1116th/2853 |
28.76% 798th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
64.32% 1889th/2937 |
42.89% 1494th/3483 |
75.78% 2666th/3518 |
43.08% 1742nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.22% 2256th/3685 |
47.33% 2118th/4475 |
51.46% 2673rd/5194 |
35.65% 2252nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
58.20% 4256th/7313 |
47.01% 3508th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.61% 3052nd/3984 |
71.72% 3218th/4487 |
69.23% 4723rd/6822 |
51.15% 3210th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alyce"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alyce" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.