Everything about the name TRYCE

Meaning, origin, history

Tryce is a unique and uncommon male given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "trice," which means "three times." The name Tryce was likely used as a nickname for someone who had done something three times or for someone who was considered to have a certain characteristic threefold.

The name Tryce has a long history, dating back to at least the 13th century. In Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, written in the late 14th century, there is a character named "Truce" who is one of the pilgrims on the journey to Canterbury. It is believed that this name was derived from the Middle English word "truce," which means "peace." However, it is also possible that Chaucer's use of the name was inspired by the earlier Middle English word "trice."

Today, Tryce is still a rare name, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. It is often chosen for its unique sound and its historic roots. Some people may also be drawn to the name because of its association with the idea of peace or truce, as suggested by Chaucer's use of the name.

Overall, Tryce is a distinctive and historic male given name that has its origins in Middle English. While it is not one of the most common names today, it continues to be chosen by parents looking for something unique and meaningful for their sons.

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Popularity of the name TRYCE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Tryce has seen a varied number of births in the United States over the past three decades, with fluctuations from year to year.

In the early 1990s, there were six births recorded each year for the name Tryce. This trend continued until the late 1990s when there was an increase to seven births in 2003 and nine births in 2004.

The year 2006 marked a significant peak with eleven births, which was then matched again in 2007. However, there was a decrease the following year, with only six births recorded in 2008.

In recent years, the number of Tryce births has shown an upward trend once more, reaching ten births in 2019 and nine births each in 2020 and 2021. The most recent data from 2023 shows seven births for the name Tryce.

Overall, since 1992, there have been a total of 177 babies named Tryce born in the United States.