Find out how popular the first name Ryce has been for the last 30 years (from 1995 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ryce by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Ryce is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 81% of people named Ryce being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ryce.

The history of the first name Ryce

The name Ryce is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ryc," which means "rich" or "wealthy." It was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons who inhabited parts of present-day England and Scotland during the 5th to 11th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryce can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings across England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Ric" or "Ricc," which was a common spelling variation during that period.

In the 12th century, the name Ryce gained popularity among the Norman nobility who had settled in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was often associated with individuals of high social standing and wealth, reflecting the name's original meaning.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Ryce was Ryce de Hampole, a 14th-century English religious writer and mystic. Born around 1290 in Hampole, Yorkshire, he is best known for his spiritual treatise "The Pricke of Conscience," which explored themes of morality and the afterlife.

Another noteworthy individual was Ryce ap Griffith, a 15th-century Welsh landowner and military leader who played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne.

In the 16th century, the name Ryce gained prominence in Ireland, where it was often anglicized from the Gaelic name "Rioghbhardhan." One notable bearer of this name was Ryce O'Moore, a 16th-century Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Moore clan, who fought against English rule in Ireland.

During the Renaissance period, the name Ryce was associated with artistic and intellectual pursuits. Ryce Hogenberg, a 16th-century Flemish engraver and cartographer, is remembered for his intricate maps and illustrations, contributing to the development of cartography during the Age of Exploration.

In the 18th century, Ryce Prichard, a Welsh clergyman and naturalist, made significant contributions to the field of botany and published several works on the flora of Wales, including "Reliquiae Prychardianae," a collection of his botanical writings.

Data source

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