Loyce is an uncommon female given name of American origin. It is derived from the surname Joyce, which itself has Irish roots and means "bright" or "happy." The name Loyce was likely created as a feminine counterpart to the masculine name Joyce. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the early 20th century but has since become quite rare.
The name Loyce saw its popularity peak between 1915 to 1931 with over 20 births each year. However, by the mid-1930s, the popularity began to decline sharply and has remained relatively low since then, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1946 onwards. The highest number of Loyce births in a single year was recorded in 1924 with 29 babies.