Bernice
Bernice is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringer of victory.
Origin and history
Bernice is a name of Ancient Greek origin derived from Berenice, meaning 'bringing victory'. While historically and predominantly given to females, it also appears in early U.S. records as a given name for males. In recent decades, it has fallen out of common usage in the United States for both genders.
Popularity in the United States
3,403 babies in the United States have been named Bernice since 1880. It ranks #2200 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (33.6 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- GA (10.2 %)
- TN (9.7 %)
- AL (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 78 |
| 1900-1910 | 149 |
| 1910-1920 | 680 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,054 |
| 1930-1940 | 649 |
| 1940-1950 | 356 |
| 1950-1960 | 215 |
| 1960-1970 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Bernie, Bee
Fun facts
- Bernice is a simplified form of Berenice, which combines the Greek words for 'to bring' and 'victory'.
- The name appears in the Book of Acts, referring to Jewish princess Queen Bernice.