Holding steady.
Popularity of Burnice since 1893
Babies named Burnice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burnice's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 | 0 |
| 1900s | 102 | 27 |
| 1910s | 343 | 247 |
| 1920s | 536 | 356 |
| 1930s | 317 | 234 |
| 1940s | 174 | 199 |
| 1950s | 86 | 145 |
| 1960s | 14 | 67 |
| 1970s | 0 | 47 |
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burnice is a name that emerged in the United States around 1893, the earliest recorded year for its use. It saw modest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1907 when it was given to a handful of babies each year. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with a very low but consistent rate of use, primarily among girls. No top states are recorded for Burnice, as its numbers have never been high enough to register regionally. It remains a rare choice, often mistaken for the more familiar Bernice.
Burnice is likely an English coinage of the late 19th or early 20th century. It may derive from the surname Burnes or be a phonetic variant of Bernice, a name of Greek origin meaning 'bringer of victory.' The name saw modest use in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, peaking in 1907, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Burnie, Niece
Sibling names for Burnice
Names that share Burnice's style, for a brother or sister.
