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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ber-NEECE //bərˈniːs//

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: English: Bear; Greek: Victory

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Berneice has its roots in the ancient Greek name Berenikē (Βερενίκη), which is composed of the elements "phero" meaning "to bring" and "nikē" meaning "victory." This name was notably borne by Berenice of Egypt, a Ptolemaic queen in the 3rd century BCE, who was known for her beauty and political significance. The name was later adopted into Latin as Berenice, which subsequently influenced its forms in various languages, including Old French and Middle English, eventually leading to the modern English Berneice.

Throughout history, the name has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and queens. One prominent example is Saint Berenice, mentioned in the New Testament, who is often linked to the early Christian community.

The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which contributed to its spread in Christian contexts during the early centuries of the Common Era. Culturally, Berneice has been associated with themes of victory and triumph, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has appeared in literature and art, often symbolizing strength and resilience. In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Berenice or Bernice have emerged, which maintain the original's connotations while offering a more familiar or affectionate variant.

The enduring legacy of Berneice in various cultures highlights its significance as a name that embodies historical depth and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Berneice

In this section, you will find notable people named Berneice. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Berneice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Berneice who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Berneice Abbott is a photographer best known for her work in New York City and her contributions to the field of photography in the 20th century.

Berneice Johnson Reagon is a singer, scholar, and social activist best known for her work with the Freedom Singers and as a founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Berneice, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Berneice. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Berneice was first seen in the United States in 1891.

Berneice has ranked as high as #1046 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa.

In the past 5 years the name Berneice has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Berneice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Berneice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Berneice.

Year Total Births Girl
1976 5 5
1970 5 5
1966 5 5
1964 6 6
1963 5 5
1961 7 7
1960 9 9
1959 12 12
1958 11 11
1957 13 13
1956 7 7
1955 7 7
1954 11 11
1953 14 14
1952 9 9
1951 16 16
1950 15 15
1949 15 15
1948 21 21
1947 13 13
1946 19 19
1945 24 24
1944 26 26
1943 31 31
1942 33 33
1941 28 28
1940 34 34
1939 37 37
1938 41 41
1937 38 38
1936 54 54
1935 44 44
1934 56 56
1933 56 56
1932 83 83
1931 75 75
1930 64 64
1929 83 83
1928 85 85
1927 102 102
1926 85 85
1925 107 107
1924 135 135
1923 112 112
1922 131 131
1921 117 117
1920 123 123
1919 139 139
1918 154 154
1917 123 123
1916 110 110
1915 116 116
1914 66 66
1913 77 77
1912 57 57
1911 27 27
1910 39 39
1909 28 28
1908 26 26
1907 20 20
1906 21 21
1905 21 21
1904 26 26
1903 25 25
1902 14 14
1901 17 17
1900 19 19
1899 14 14
1898 9 9
1897 7 7
1896 7 7
1894 6 6
1893 6 6
1891 5 5

Top States for Berneice (1943)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MS 5
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