Bernice Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBUR-niss / /ˈbɜrnɪs/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: victorious; Hebrew: bearer of victory
Historical & Cultural Background
Bernice is derived from the Greek name Berenice, which means 'bringer of victory.' The name has been used in various cultures, including Hebrew, where it is associated with the concept of victory. Historically, it has been borne by several queens and notable figures, particularly in Hellenistic and Roman times. The name has seen varying popularity across different eras and regions.
Trend Summary
The name Bernice has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Berenice
- Berniece
International Variants
- Berenice (Spanish)
- Bérénice (French)
- Bernice (English)
Famous people named Bernice
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Fictional characters named Bernice
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bernice was first seen in the United States in 1883. Bernice has ranked as high as #775 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Bernice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bernice (1969)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 16 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1910 | 28 |
| 1911 | 25 |
| 1912 | 31 |
| 1913 | 51 |
| 1914 | 67 |
| 1915 | 93 |
| 1916 | 93 |
| 1917 | 73 |
| 1918 | 116 |
| 1919 | 103 |
| 1920 | 114 |
| 1921 | 119 |
| 1922 | 121 |
| 1923 | 104 |
| 1924 | 110 |
| 1925 | 89 |
| 1926 | 97 |
| 1927 | 115 |
| 1928 | 95 |
| 1929 | 90 |
| 1930 | 75 |
| 1931 | 72 |
| 1932 | 87 |
| 1933 | 72 |
| 1934 | 69 |
| 1935 | 75 |
| 1936 | 56 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1938 | 43 |
| 1939 | 51 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 42 |
| 1942 | 52 |
| 1943 | 38 |
| 1944 | 36 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 36 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |