Bernice

Bernice - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Bernice at a glance

Bernice is ranked #1657 among boy baby names in 1969, with 5 births in 1969. It peaked in 1922 at #529 and first appeared on the charts in 1911.

Rank in 1969
#1657
Births in 1969
5
Peak year
1922 (#529)
First appeared
1911
Trend
#1331 in 1959 → #1657 in 1969 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 341,013 boys
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (18 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Bernice appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #616. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bernice and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bernice? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bernice. The baby boy name Bernice was given to 5 baby boys in 1969, ranking #1657 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 341,013 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bernice peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 529.



Famous with this name

Bernice Stegers
Bernice Claire
Bernice Boone


How would you rate Bernice, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (18 recent votes)


Bernice is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bernice is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #555 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #555.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bernice is where you live.


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Bernice origin and meaning

Bernice is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Bernice, pop culture references for the name Bernice and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bernice

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bernice, sorted by popularity.

Bronson / Branson / Bronx / Burnice / Barrington / Bronislaus / Branch / Bronislaw / Bransen / Burnis /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19691657
19631455
19591331
19581598
19561474
19551381
19541448
19531581
19521145
19511157
19501298
19491028
19481444
19471086
19461292
19451022
19441106
19431317
1942777
1941926
1940898
1939917
1938961
1937782
1936880
1935703
1934777
1933656
1932649
1931754
1930713
1929666
1928600
1927555
1926581
1925641
1924598
1923608
1922529
1921559
1920567
1919555
1918543
1917681
1916557
1915536
1914579
1913578
1911616

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
North Carolina555

Even more about Bernice


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bernice a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bernice?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1922
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Bernice
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 341,013
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1911
1969 births +5

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