Bernice

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Bernice was most popular in 1921, when 6,309 American babies were given the name — ranking #76 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,111, with 35 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 185,533 people named Bernice.

Bernice over time

Births per year. The dot marks Bernice’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "bringer of victory"

Names that peaked alongside Bernice

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org