Eunice
Eunice is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Good victory.
Origin and history
Eunice is a classic feminine name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'good victory'. In the Christian New Testament, Eunice is the mother of Saint Timothy, which helped spread its usage across Christian communities. It was popular in the United States in the early 20th century and remains a recognizable, traditional choice today.
Popularity in the United States
80,336 babies in the United States have been named Eunice since 1880. It ranks #439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1533.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.9 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,216 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,244 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,376 |
| 1910-1920 | 15,474 |
| 1920-1930 | 20,172 |
| 1930-1940 | 11,601 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,060 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,494 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,642 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,669 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,683 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,989 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,718 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,428 |
| 2020-2029 | 570 |
Famous people named Eunice
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver: philanthropist, activist
Nicknames
Eunie, Nicie
Fun facts
- Eunice is named in the New Testament as the pious mother of Saint Timothy who passed on her faith to her son.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the U.S. during the 1910s and 1920s, routinely ranking among the top 100 female names.