Eunice Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-niss / /juːˈnɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: good victory; Latin: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
Eunice is derived from the Greek name 'Euníkē', which means 'good victory'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its mention in the New Testament. The name has been relatively uncommon in modern times but has historical significance in ancient Greek culture.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eunice
- Eunys
International Variants
- Eunice (English)
- Eunice (Spanish)
- Eunice (Portuguese)
Famous people named Eunice
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Fictional characters named Eunice
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eunice was first seen in the United States in 1892. Eunice has ranked as high as #793 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Eunice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eunice (1991)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1892 | 5 |
1893 | 5 |
1895 | 6 |
1897 | 5 |
1898 | 6 |
1899 | 6 |
1900 | 13 |
1902 | 7 |
1903 | 7 |
1904 | 6 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 10 |
1907 | 8 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 10 |
1910 | 7 |
1911 | 7 |
1912 | 16 |
1913 | 16 |
1914 | 21 |
1915 | 29 |
1916 | 47 |
1917 | 27 |
1918 | 27 |
1919 | 39 |
1920 | 40 |
1921 | 31 |
1922 | 29 |
1923 | 27 |
1924 | 36 |
1925 | 38 |
1926 | 30 |
1927 | 26 |
1928 | 31 |
1929 | 25 |
1930 | 31 |
1931 | 21 |
1932 | 29 |
1933 | 27 |
1934 | 22 |
1935 | 19 |
1936 | 22 |
1937 | 18 |
1938 | 19 |
1939 | 14 |
1940 | 21 |
1941 | 19 |
1942 | 16 |
1943 | 19 |
1944 | 12 |
1945 | 16 |
1946 | 15 |
1947 | 12 |
1948 | 6 |
1949 | 5 |
1950 | 10 |
1951 | 9 |
1952 | 7 |
1953 | 9 |
1954 | 9 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 14 |
1957 | 10 |
1958 | 8 |
1959 | 9 |
1960 | 8 |
1962 | 5 |
1964 | 7 |
1971 | 6 |
1975 | 5 |
1976 | 7 |
1978 | 6 |
1980 | 5 |
1981 | 5 |
1991 | 10 |