Declining since 1994, #2,354 for girls today.
Popularity of Eunice since 1880
Babies named Eunice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eunice's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,216 |
| 1890s | 3,244 |
| 1900s | 5,376 |
| 1910s | 15,474 |
| 1920s | 20,172 |
| 1930s | 11,601 |
| 1940s | 7,060 |
| 1950s | 4,494 |
| 1960s | 2,642 |
| 1970s | 1,669 |
| 1980s | 1,683 |
| 1990s | 1,989 |
| 2000s | 1,718 |
| 2010s | 1,428 |
| 2020s | 570 |
Meaning & origin
Eunice, of Greek origin meaning 'good victory,' has a long history as a traditional female name with biblical ties, as it appears in the New Testament as the mother of Timothy. In the United States, it was a common choice in the early 20th century, reaching its peak popularity in 1908. Since 1994, its usage has been steadily declining, and in 2025 it ranks 2354th, with only about 1 in 20,874 girls receiving the name. The states where Eunice is most frequently given are New York, Texas, and California, reflecting its relative persistence in large and diverse populations. Despite its current rarity, the name retains a classic, vintage quality that appeals to parents seeking an underused biblical name.
Eunice is derived from the Greek name Eunike, composed of elements 'eu' meaning good and 'nike' meaning victory. The name appears in the New Testament as the mother of Timothy, which gave it a prominence in early Christian communities. It was popular in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, peaking in the United States around 1908.
Where Eunice is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eunice” around the world
Where Eunice lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Euni, Niecey
Variants: Eunike
Sibling names for Eunice
Names that share Eunice's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Edith, Mabel, Ruth, Dorothy, Florence, Beulah, Leatrice, Mozelle, Vernette, Arnetha, Dorise, Electa, Mardella, Persis, Altamese, Apphia, Junice, Lenice, Nicie, Thecla, Birdella, Eudell, Euline, Evanell, Lorece, Lounell, Rudean, Unice
Brothers: Elmer, Chester, Harold, Clarence, Raymond, Burnell, Demaris, Lanell, Ananias, Cephus, Doyce, Euell, Filemon, Levester, Philemon, Cleophas, Eulice, Manoah, Norville, Sederick
