Total births
3,503
Unisex name · since 1901
Loyce
3,503 babies named Loyce in U.S. Social Security records since 1901, with the highest year being 1933. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 3,503
- total births
- 1901–1981
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Loyce is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,503 have been recorded since 1901.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Loyce has been recorded 3,503 times among girls since 1901, 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 1901 to 1981.
- 3,503 total births
- 1901–1981 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,503 girls have been named Loyce since 1901, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1981.
- 3,503
- total births
- 1901–1981
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Loyce was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
107 babies were named Loyce in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Loyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Loyce splits its recorded history at 1939: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1933 peak of 107 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Loyce at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Loyce popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1981
- Peak year (1933)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Loyce popularity over time - boys
775 total births recorded since 1906 (Loyce as boys' name)
Loyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Loyce's strongest decade.
822 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Loyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 92
1900s
92 births
- 1910s
1910s
434 births
- 1920s
1920s
798 births
- 1930s
1930s
822 births
- 1940s
1940s
680 births
- 1950s
1950s
446 births
- 1960s 184
1960s
184 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 822 births (23% of all-time use).
How Loyce 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 Loyce's total volume
Loyce vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Loyce by state
Where Loyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 869 | 24.8% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 272 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 235 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 108 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 84 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 71 | 2.0% |
| #7 | California | | 53 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 41 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Loyce's total US births 24.8%
Even split
869 of 3,503 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Loyce appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loyce? ▼
Loyce has been given to 3,503 babies in the U.S. since 1901, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1981. 107 babies were born in 1933, its single highest year.
When was Loyce most popular? ▼
Loyce was most popular in the 1930s decade with 822 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
Where is Loyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loyce are Texas (869 births), Louisiana (272 births), Oklahoma (235 births).
Is Loyce a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Loyce is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,503 births, and as a boy's name it has 775 births.
How long has the name Loyce been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Loyce since 1901 -- 81 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Loyce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Loyalty, Loy, Loyola, Loyal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Loyce's data
- Loyce's decade-level peak was the 1930s (822 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Loyces (869 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Loyce
Nearby Names Like Loyce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loyce
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Loyola Girl
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Loyal Girl
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Loye Girl
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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, 1901–1981 (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. "Loyce: Baby Name Since 1901 - 3,503 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loyce. 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 Loyce 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.