Holding steady.
Popularity of Berenis since 1982
Babies named Berenis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Berenis's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berenis is a rare and elegant name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, but has never reached a rank on the national charts. Its peak in usage came in 1996, and its trajectory since then has been stable, with only a handful of births each year. As a variant of the ancient Greek name Berenice, it carries the meaning 'bearer of victory,' a legacy linked to the Greek princess Berenice II of Egypt. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency occurrence. While Berenis may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with classical roots, its rarity ensures it remains an uncommon choice outside of name enthusiast circles.
Berenis is a rare modern variant of Berenice, which derives from the Greek name Berenikē, meaning 'bearer of victory' (from pherein 'to bear' and nikē 'victory'). Berenice was the name of several queens in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt, including Berenice II, wife of Ptolemy III. The variant Berenis likely arose as a simplified spelling, possibly influenced by the French Bérénice. It has never been widely used in English-speaking countries, with sporadic occurrences beginning in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beri, Nisi
Sibling names for Berenis
Names that share Berenis's style, for a brother or sister.
