Edyce
A girl's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Edyce peaked during early twentieth-century America, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1916). That era was defined by heritage-rooted naming, and Edyce has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Edyce is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Edyce is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a rare creative variant of Edith, from the Old English meaning 'rich in war,' from ead (wealth) and gyth (battle) — with the "-yce" ending giving it a modern, fresh visual identity.
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Phonetically, Edyce belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Old English naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old English names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Edyce’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edyce has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Edyce
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Edyce is a name steeped in history. Girls named Edyce are most likely born between 1916 and 1916.
How rare is Edyce?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Edyce is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1916–1916)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #4618 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1916