Bernice
boy nameBernice entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #495 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#495
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #847 |
| 1890s | #789 |
| 1900s | #605 |
| 1910s | #622 |
| 1920s | #616 |
| 1930s | #775 |
| 1940s | #1191 |
| 1950s | #1689 |
| 1960s | #2425 |
| 1970s | #4528 |
| 1980s | #5619 |
| 1990s | #7878 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Bernice are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernice alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernice in 2025?
- Bernice is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bernice most popular?
- Bernice peaked in 1897, reaching #495 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bernice with classmates?
- Bernice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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