How Many People Are Named Bernice?

185,497

people in the United States are named Bernice

1 in 1,805 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#419

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0554%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

6,309 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Pronunciation: bər-NEES (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Contracted form of BERENICE. It occurs briefly in Acts in the New Testament belonging to a sister of King Herod Agrippa II.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.2%
Male
1.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 94.6 years old

Young (<30) 2,385
1.3%
Adult (30–60) 7,670
4.1%
Senior (>60) 175,442
94.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 12,610
Illinois 12,027
Pennsylvania 9,864
Texas 8,182
Georgia 6,891
Alabama 6,307
California 6,281
Michigan 6,240
Wisconsin 6,136
Ohio 6,128

💡 Fun Facts About "Bernice"

  • 39 babies were named Bernice in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1921
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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