How old is someone named Royce?
The average Royce is 34 years old.
Half of all living Royces are between 9 and 60. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Royces are much younger than 34.
When was Royce popular?
Royce is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2019.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 77 | 0 |
| 1910s | 862 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,437 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,345 | 450 |
| 1940s | 3,883 | 1,700 |
| 1950s | 3,879 | 2,600 |
| 1960s | 2,668 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 1,924 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 2,020 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 1,877 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 1,845 | 1,800 |
| 2010s | 6,272 | 6,200 |
| 2020s | 4,530 | 4,500 |
How many Royces are still alive?
About 25,000 Royces are alive in the US today. That's 70% of the roughly 36,000 babies named Royce since 1892.
Roughly half of all Royces ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Royce?
About two in five living Royces are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Royce an old name?
Somewhat. Royce is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Royce will be 31 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Royce a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 93% of living Royces are men, and 7% are women.
The women average 42 and the men 33.
Names the same age as Royce
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Royce's name twin is Louisa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Louisa's age curve is the closest match to Royce's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Royce
How old is the average Royce?
The average Royce in the US is 34 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Royce?
About 25,000 Royces are alive in the US today, out of roughly 36,000 babies given the name since 1892.
When was the name Royce most popular?
In 2019, when about 860 baby boys were named Royce.
Is Royce a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 37% of living Royces, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this