Bunice
girl nameBunice entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2899 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2899
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3531 |
| 1920s | #3402 |
| 1930s | #4411 |
| 1940s | #4349 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bunice are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bunice 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 Bunice in 2025?
- Bunice is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bunice most popular?
- Bunice peaked in 1920, reaching #2899 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bunice with classmates?
- Bunice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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