Eunice
Eunice is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Good victory or victorious.
Origin and history
Eunice is a name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'good victory'. Although predominantly given to females in biblical context and modern times, it has a history of sparse masculine usage in the United States. Historically, it appeared occasionally on male birth records in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,178 babies in the United States have been named Eunice since 1880. It ranks #3517 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (27 %)
- TX (22.5 %)
- AL (11.2 %)
- TN (11.2 %)
- NC (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 33 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 236 |
| 1920-1930 | 313 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 141 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 20 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name appears in the New Testament as the faithful mother of Timothy.
- Over 1,100 male births have been recorded under the name Eunice in the U.S. since 1880, though it remains predominantly female.