Berenice
girl name#4758 in 2025Berenice entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #510 in 1898, ranks #4758 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
#4758
rank today
#510
peak (1898)
28
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #816 |
| 1890s | #636 |
| 1900s | #669 |
| 1910s | #711 |
| 1920s | #1041 |
| 1930s | #1859 |
| 1940s | #3116 |
| 1950s | #4245 |
| 1960s | #5682 |
| 1970s | #3851 |
| 1980s | #1658 |
| 1990s | #824 |
| 2000s | #998 |
| 2010s | #2137 |
| 2020s | #3634 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Berenice has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina.
Fashion outlook
40%chance Berenice feels “very 2020s” by 2040 — moderate fashion risk
Berenice sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 7,400 people named Berenice are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Berenice alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Berenice in 2025?
- Berenice ranks #4758 among US girl names in 2025, with 28 babies given the name.
- When was the name Berenice most popular?
- Berenice peaked in 1898, reaching #510 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Berenice with classmates?
- Berenice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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