Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Morice

Name: Popularity of the name Morice in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Morice, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#4,168 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1993

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#4168

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Morice

Morice first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 5 Morices were born — ranking #4,168 that year. As of 2026, Morice ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Morices have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Morice

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

Morris
Moris
Morrice
Maurice
Morus
Maurus
Morass
Maris
Marris
Maoris
Norris
Noris

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Morice

What does the name Morice mean?

Morice is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Morice in 2026?

In 2026, Morice ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Morice most popular?

Morice reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #4,168 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Morice a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Morice is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Morice?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Morice include Aarne, Aline, Aloisius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Morice

Morice is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Morice's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #4,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Morice'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.