Eunice
Eunice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːnɪs/
Meaning and origin of Eunice
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A biblical name from Ancient Greek Εὐνίκη (Euníkē), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + νίκη (níkē, “victory”).
How popular is Eunice?
Since 1880, 80,336 girls and 1,178 boys in the U.S. have been named Eunice (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #106 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #708 in 1900. In 2025, 77 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Eunice FAQ
What does the name Eunice mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A biblical name from Ancient Greek Εὐνίκη (Euníkē), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + νίκη (níkē, “victory”).
What is the origin of the name Eunice?
Eunice is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Eunice?
Since 1880, 80,336 girls and 1,178 boys in the U.S. have been named Eunice (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #106 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #708 in 1900. In 2025, 77 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eunice a boy or girl name?
Eunice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 80,336 girls and 1,178 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.