Burnice Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBUR-niss / /ˈbɜrnɪs/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: 'bear'; Scottish: 'from the fortress'
Historical & Cultural Background
Burnice is a name that has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It is often considered a variant of the name Bernice, which has Greek origins. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. Its usage has varied over time, with some periods seeing more popularity than others.
Trend Summary
Burnice has seen limited popularity in the United States, with few recorded instances in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bernice
International Variants
- Bernice (English)
- Berenice (Spanish)
- Bérénice (French)
Famous people named Burnice
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Burnice was first seen in the United States in 1902. Burnice has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Burnice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Burnice (1956)
State | Births | Share |
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NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1902 | 6 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 10 |
1908 | 5 |
1910 | 8 |
1911 | 7 |
1912 | 18 |
1913 | 18 |
1914 | 25 |
1915 | 32 |
1916 | 41 |
1917 | 29 |
1918 | 36 |
1919 | 33 |
1920 | 40 |
1921 | 38 |
1922 | 41 |
1923 | 40 |
1924 | 44 |
1925 | 32 |
1926 | 29 |
1927 | 33 |
1928 | 30 |
1929 | 29 |
1930 | 20 |
1931 | 16 |
1932 | 23 |
1933 | 21 |
1934 | 28 |
1935 | 34 |
1936 | 18 |
1937 | 23 |
1938 | 24 |
1939 | 27 |
1940 | 20 |
1941 | 14 |
1942 | 17 |
1943 | 17 |
1944 | 22 |
1945 | 17 |
1946 | 22 |
1947 | 26 |
1948 | 16 |
1949 | 28 |
1950 | 12 |
1951 | 13 |
1952 | 15 |
1953 | 18 |
1954 | 22 |
1955 | 17 |
1956 | 14 |
1957 | 16 |
1958 | 9 |
1959 | 9 |
1960 | 9 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 9 |
1963 | 8 |
1965 | 9 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 6 |
1968 | 10 |
1970 | 7 |
1973 | 5 |
1974 | 10 |
1975 | 5 |
1976 | 6 |
1978 | 7 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 6 |
1986 | 5 |