Bernice
Bernice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bernice
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Biblical form of Berenice, from Ancient Greek Βερενίκη (Bereníkē).
How popular is Bernice?
Since 1880, 182,130 girls and 3,403 boys in the U.S. have been named Bernice (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #39 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #495 in 1907. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bernice
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Bernice
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Bernice FAQ
What does the name Bernice mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Biblical form of Berenice, from Ancient Greek Βερενίκη (Bereníkē).
What is the origin of the name Bernice?
Bernice is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Bernice?
Since 1880, 182,130 girls and 3,403 boys in the U.S. have been named Bernice (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #39 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #495 in 1907. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bernice a boy or girl name?
Bernice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 182,130 girls and 3,403 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.