Berneice
Berneice is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringer of victory.
Origin and history
Berneice is a spelling variant of Bernice, derived from the Ancient Greek name Pherenike, meaning 'bringing victory'. It was particularly popular in the early 20th century in the United States, but has since become extremely rare. Today, it is regarded as a classic vintage name with strong historic roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,208 babies in the United States have been named Berneice since 1880. It ranks #3139 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (14.8 %)
- TX (10 %)
- MI (9.4 %)
- IN (8.3 %)
- IA (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 54 |
| 1900-1910 | 217 |
| 1910-1920 | 908 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,080 |
| 1930-1940 | 548 |
| 1940-1950 | 244 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Bernie, Bee, Bea
Fun facts
- Berneice represents an alternative phonetic spelling of the classical Greek name Bernice.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.