Unisex · #7,725 in 2026

Choice

A choice is the range of different things from which a being can choose. The arrival at a choice may incorporate motivators and models.

Current Rank
#7,725
Peak Rank
#2,630 (1922)
Total Babies
258
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,120 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,630 (258 total)
👦As Boy Name
1910
First Year
2024
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#2630
Peak Rank
258
Total Count
37
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2015
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#12120
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Choice

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A choice is the range of different things from which a being can choose. The arrival at a choice may incorporate motivators and models.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Choice

As a girl name

Choice first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 7 Choices were born — ranking #12,120 that year. As of 2026, Choice ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Choices have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Choice first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 11 Choices were born — ranking #2,630 that year. As of 2026, Choice ranks #7,725 for boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 258 Choices have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Choice

Phonetically similar names — useful when Choice is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Choice

What does the name Choice mean?
A choice is the range of different things from which a being can choose. The arrival at a choice may incorporate motivators and models.
How popular is Choice in 2026?
In 2026, Choice ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Choice most popular?
Choice reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,630 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Choice most popular?
Choice has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Choice.
Is Choice a unisex name?
Yes — Choice is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Choices assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Choice?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Choice include Lark, Alver, Brack. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Choice

Choice is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 258 births in the dataset. Choice's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,630. Use the chart and map above to compare Choice's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.