Berenice
Berenice is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringing victory.
Origin and history
Berenice originates from the Ancient Greek name Pherenike, meaning 'bringing victory'. Historically associated with ancient Egyptian royalty of the Ptolemaic dynasty and early Christian saints, it has a long classical tradition. In the United States, it is a vintage classic that remains uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
9,513 babies in the United States have been named Berenice since 1880. It ranks #1706 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.7 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- IL (9.5 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 57 |
| 1890-1900 | 231 |
| 1900-1910 | 288 |
| 1910-1920 | 712 |
| 1920-1930 | 570 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 110 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 182 |
| 1980-1990 | 788 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,552 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,482 |
| 2010-2019 | 950 |
| 2020-2029 | 262 |
Famous people named Berenice
- Bérénice Bejo: Actress
- Berenice Marlohe: Actress
Nicknames
Berry, Bernie, Bea
Fun facts
- Berenice was a widely popular name among queens and princesses of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
- The name Veronica evolved as a Latinized variant of the Greek name Berenice.