Bernice
How to say it: ber-NEES · /bərˈnis/
Greek 'berenike' meaning 'bringer of victory' - classic New Testament name popular in early 20th century America.
Bernice was the 2,927th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 35 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #4,060 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,927 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 35 |
| Share of births | 1 in 94,724 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #4,060 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bernice peaked in the 1910s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bernice is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
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