Berniece
girl nameBerniece entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #291 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#291
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #897 |
| 1890s | #760 |
| 1900s | #439 |
| 1910s | #318 |
| 1920s | #367 |
| 1930s | #563 |
| 1940s | #998 |
| 1950s | #1974 |
| 1960s | #4155 |
| 1970s | #7357 |
| 1980s | #10455 |
| 1990s | #11508 |
| 2000s | #15722 |
| 2010s | #15470 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Berniece are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Berniece alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Berniece in 2025?
- Berniece is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Berniece most popular?
- Berniece peaked in 1918, reaching #291 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Berniece with classmates?
- Berniece will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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