Total births
1,263
Girls' name · since 1912
Ardyce
Ardyce has 1,263 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1936 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,263
- total births
- 1912–1960
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Ardyce sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,263 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ardyce has been recorded 1,263 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1960.
- 1,263 total births
- 1912–1960 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,263 girls have been named Ardyce since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1960.
- 1,263
- total births
- 1912–1960
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ardyce was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
55 babies were named Ardyce in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Ardyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ardyce's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1936 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ardyce at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ardyce popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1960
- Peak year (1936)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Ardyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ardyce's strongest decade.
442 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ardyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 108
1910s
108 births
- 1920s
1920s
348 births
- 1930s
1930s
442 births
- 1940s
1940s
249 births
- 1950s 109
1950s
109 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 442 births (35% of all-time use).
How Ardyce compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ardyce's total volume
Ardyce vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardyce by state
Where Ardyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 228 | 18.1% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 100 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Nebraska | | 97 | 7.7% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 73 | 5.8% |
| #5 | South Dakota | | 24 | 1.9% |
| #6 | North Dakota | | 21 | 1.7% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
Minnesota share of Ardyce's total US births 18.1%
Even split
228 of 1,263 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardyce? ▼
1,263 babies have been named Ardyce since 1912. It was last recorded in 1960. The peak year was 1936 with 55 births.
When was Ardyce most popular? ▼
Ardyce was most popular in the 1930s decade with 442 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Ardyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardyce are Minnesota (228 births), Wisconsin (100 births), Nebraska (97 births).
How long has the name Ardyce been used? ▼
Records for Ardyce go back to 1912, giving 49 years of history through 1960.
What names are similar to Ardyce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardis, Ardith, Ardella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ardyce's data
- Ardyce's decade-level peak was the 1930s (442 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Ardyces (228 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ardyce
Nearby Names Like Ardyce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardyce
Arden Girl
#1042 7,518 births
Ardis Girl
6,386 births
Ardith Girl
5,581 births
Ardella Girl
3,478 births
Ardell Girl
2,635 births
Compare Ardyce side by side: Ardyce vs Arden Ardyce vs Ardis Ardyce vs Ardith
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1960 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ardyce: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,263 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardyce. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ardyce draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.