The nameBrice
Brice is the name of a French saint, a successor of Saint Martin of Tours.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
- Feast day
Meaning
Brice comes from the Latin Bricius, perhaps of Celtic origin, linked to brig, "strength".
Origin
Celtic, through Latin and French.
History
Saint Brice was bishop of Tours in the 5th century. In the United States Brice reached 458th in 1988.
Famous people named Brice
- Saint Brice of Tours
Popularity of the name Brice
Brice in the United States
Brice was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 3,535 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Brice. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Brice in the United States were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 75 births a year on average, against 177 in the five years before.
Brice in France
Brice was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 9,825 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Brice. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Brice in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Brice
Names from the same generation as Brice, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brice mean?
Brice comes from the Latin Bricius, perhaps of Celtic origin, linked to brig, "strength".
What is the origin of the name Brice?
Celtic, through Latin and French.
Is Brice a girl's or a boy's name?
Brice is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Brice?
In 2024, Brice was the 2465th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 56 births.
What are good sibling names for Brice?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Katy, Kathy, Fabiola and Melinda for a sister, Nigel, Jamil, Antwan and Rigoberto for a brother.
Who are famous people named Brice?
Saint Brice of Tours.