Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Rice
//ˈɹaɪs//
1 syllablePeak year: 19194 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rice's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rice's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rice |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
Rice through the decades
- Rice peaked in 1919, when 15 babies were named Rice in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1934–1972), use of Rice has fallen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.