Choyce
A name derived from the English word "choice" or meaning "one who chooses".
Name Census estimates that about 411 living Americans carry the first name Choyce. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 56.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Choyce today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Choyce births was 2021 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Choyce. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
411
~ 1 in 833,952 Americans
Peak year
2021
73 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,579
Tracked since 1930
Gender
Gender distribution for Choyce
Choyce is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 424 total registrations, 183 (43.2%) were male and 241 (56.8%) were female.
Choyce as a male name
- Ranked #4,579 in 2024
- 22 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (26 births)
Choyce as a female name
- Ranked #4,783 in 2024
- 28 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (48 births)
Popularity
Choyce: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Choyce from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 304 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Choyce by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Choyce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Choyces live
Origin
Meaning and history of Choyce
The given name Choyce has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the word "cēosan," which means "to choose" or "to select." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered discerning or selective in their actions or decisions.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Choyce was primarily found in Anglo-Saxon communities throughout what is now England. As the English language evolved, the spelling of the name underwent various changes, with variations such as "Choyse" and "Chois" appearing in historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Choyce can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in the section pertaining to the county of Gloucestershire, indicating its presence in the region during the Norman period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Choyce. In the 14th century, Sir John Choyce (c. 1320 - 1395) was a prominent English military commander who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He distinguished himself in battles against the French and was knighted for his valor.
Another historical figure with the name Choyce was Thomas Choyce (c. 1460 - 1528), an English philosopher and scholar who taught at the University of Oxford. He was known for his expertise in logic and metaphysics and authored several treatises on these subjects.
In the 17th century, Reverend William Choyce (1585 - 1663) was a notable English clergyman and theologian. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Newbury and was renowned for his eloquent sermons and scholarly writings on religious topics.
During the 18th century, Captain James Choyce (1735 - 1803) was a British naval officer who participated in several significant battles during the American Revolutionary War. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in engagements against the French and Spanish fleets.
In the realm of literature, the name Choyce is associated with the English poet and playwright John Choyce (1790 - 1857). He gained recognition for his lyrical works and dramatic plays, which were widely performed in theaters across England during his lifetime.
While the name Choyce has its roots in Old English and was more prevalent in historical periods, it remains a unique and distinctive given name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Choyce + last name combinations
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Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Choyce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Choyce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 411 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Choyce going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 833,952 US residents.
Is Choyce a common name?
We classify Choyce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 424 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Choyce most popular?
The single biggest year for Choyce was 2021, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Choyce is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Choyce a female name?
Yes, 56.8% of people registered as Choyce in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.