Holding steady.
Popularity of Berenise since 1976
Babies named Berenise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 299 |
| 2000s | 219 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berenise is a rare American respelling of the ancient Greek name Berenice. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976 and saw its highest usage in 1995, though it never entered the top 1000. The name's trajectory since then has been stable but infrequent. Parents choosing Berenise may be drawn to its melodic sound and connection to the older, more established Berenice. Unlike Berenice, which has a longer history in English-speaking countries through the New Testament and various royal figures, Berenise is a modern, Spanish-influenced variant that remains uncommon across all states.
Berenise is a modern English respelling of Berenice, a name of ancient Greek origin. The Greek original, Berenikē, is traditionally interpreted as "bringer of victory" (from pherein, "to bring," and nikē, "victory"). The name was borne by several Ptolemaic queens in Egypt, including Berenice II, and later appears in the New Testament. The spelling Berenise emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by Spanish or Portuguese variants such as Berenice or Berenise.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beri, Nise
Variants: Berenice, Berenike, Bereniza
Sibling names for Berenise
Names that share Berenise's style, for a brother or sister.
