Total births
877
Unisex name · since 1911
Cloyce
Cloyce has 877 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 877
- total births
- 1911–1983
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Cloyce is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 877 have been recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cloyce has been recorded 877 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1911 to 1983.
- 877 total births
- 1911–1983 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
877 boys have been named Cloyce since 1911, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1983.
- 877
- total births
- 1911–1983
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Cloyce was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
30 babies were named Cloyce in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Cloyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cloyce splits its recorded history at 1939: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cloyce at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Cloyce popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1983
- Peak year (1916)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Cloyce popularity over time - girls
121 total births recorded since 1916 (Cloyce as girls' name)
Cloyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Cloyce's strongest decade.
213 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Cloyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
157 births
- 1920s
1920s
210 births
- 1930s
1930s
213 births
- 1940s
1940s
150 births
- 1950s
1950s
89 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 213 births (24% of all-time use).
How Cloyce compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cloyce's total volume
Cloyce vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cloyce by state
Where Cloyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 65 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 40 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 39 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.6% |
Ohio share of Cloyce's total US births 7.4%
Even split
65 of 877 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cloyce? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 877 babies named Cloyce. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 30 births.
When was Cloyce most popular? ▼
Cloyce was most popular in the 1930s decade with 213 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Cloyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cloyce are Ohio (65 births), Arkansas (40 births), Texas (39 births).
Is Cloyce a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cloyce is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 877 births, and as a girl's name it has 121 births.
How long has the name Cloyce been used? ▼
Cloyce has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 73 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Cloyce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clovis, Cloyd, Cloud, Clois, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cloyce's data
- Cloyce's decade-level peak was the 1930s (213 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Cloyces (65 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Cloyce
Nearby Names Like Cloyce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cloyce
Clovis Boy
#6836 3,092 births
Cloyd Boy
3,050 births
Cloud Boy
#2878 750 births
Clois Boy
725 births
Cloyde Boy
148 births
Compare Cloyce side by side: Cloyce vs Clovis Cloyce vs Cloyd Cloyce vs Cloud
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1911–1983 (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. "Cloyce: Baby Name Since 1911 - 877 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cloyce. 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 Cloyce 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 June 2026.