Holding steady.
Popularity of Bernece since 1902
Babies named Bernece per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bernece's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 148 |
| 1920s | 156 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bernece is a rare variant of Bernice that saw modest use in the early 1900s. First recorded in 1902, its peak year was 1908, though it never achieved high rank. The name has remained stable in usage but extremely uncommon, without appearing on recent popularity charts. One in N data is not available, but the name's rarity suggests it is now a vintage choice. Top states for Bernece are not recorded, indicating its scattered occurrence. For parents seeking an old-fashioned name with a classic feel, Bernece offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Bernice.
Bernece is a variant spelling of Bernice, which is a Latinized form of the Greek name Berenike, meaning 'bringer of victory' (from pherein 'to bring' and nike 'victory'). The name was borne by several ancient Greek and Egyptian queens. In the English-speaking world, it gained some use in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but the spelling 'Bernece' was never common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bernie, Niece
Sibling names for Bernece
Names that share Bernece's style, for a brother or sister.
