Burnice Unisex

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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

Fictional characters 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)

StateBirthsShare
NC 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19026
19066
190710
19085
19108
19117
191218
191318
191425
191532
191641
191729
191836
191933
192040
192138
192241
192340
192444
192532
192629
192733
192830
192929
193020
193116
193223
193321
193428
193534
193618
193723
193824
193927
194020
194114
194217
194317
194422
194517
194622
194726
194816
194928
195012
195113
195215
195318
195422
195517
195614
195716
19589
19599
19609
196110
19629
19638
19659
19666
19676
196810
19707
19735
197410
19755
19766
19787
19797
19806
19865