Burnice
Burnice is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Depending on etymology, 'bearer of victory' (via Bernice) or 'brook' (via English place-name surnames).
Origin and history
Burnice is a variant of the name Bernice, or historically derived from an English surname associated with a stream or brook. Though traditionally more common as a feminine name, it saw rare usage for males in the early 20th century in the United States. Today, the name is exceptionally rare across all genders.
Popularity in the United States
1,333 babies in the United States have been named Burnice since 1880. It ranks #3374 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (56.3 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- KY (10.1 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
- AL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 247 |
| 1920-1930 | 356 |
| 1930-1940 | 234 |
| 1940-1950 | 199 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Burnice was occasionally registered as a male given name in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.
- It likely originated as a spelling variant of Bernice or as an adapted topographic surname.