Berniece
Berniece is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringer of victory.
Origin and history
Berniece is a variant spelling 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 rare.
Popularity in the United States
9,909 babies in the United States have been named Berniece since 1880. It ranks #1655 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (8.8 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- IA (7.6 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- IN (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 188 |
| 1900-1910 | 614 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,023 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,417 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,462 |
| 1940-1950 | 691 |
| 1950-1960 | 299 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Bernie, Bunny
Fun facts
- Berniece traces back to the Macedonian Greek name Pherenike, composed of elements meaning 'to bear' and 'victory'.
- The spelling Berniece saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.