NAME PROFILE
Bernice
Bernice is a Greek name meaning 'bringer of victory.' It has a regal and strong connotation, often associated with success and resilience. The name evokes a sense of empowerment and determination, suggesting a person who inspires others and leads with confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 185,533 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%NC — 20%CA — 20%NY — 19%GA — 17%
Notable People
Bernice King (Activist, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.) · Bernice McFadden (Author, *Sugar*) · Bernice Johnson Reagon (Singer, scholar, and activist) · Bernice Liu (Actress and singer) · Bernice Bobs Her Hair (Short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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