Berenice
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Every Berenice since 1883 — 9,524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Berenice
Berenice is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,784 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 9,524 American babies have been named Berenice. Its peak came in 1995, when 331 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Berenice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Berenice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,784 | — | — |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,769 | — | — |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,599 | — | — |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,713 | — | — |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,350 | — | — |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,662 | — | — |
| 2019 | 79 | #2,290 | — | — |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,459 | — | — |
| 2017 | 91 | #2,112 | — | — |
| 2016 | 89 | #2,172 | — | — |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,935 | — | — |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,473 | — | — |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,941 | — | — |
| 2012 | 129 | #1,653 | — | — |
| 2011 | 109 | #1,843 | — | — |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,521 | — | — |
| 2009 | 228 | #1,112 | — | — |
| 2008 | 192 | #1,295 | — | — |
| 2007 | 204 | #1,224 | — | — |
| 2006 | 252 | #1,015 | — | — |
| 2005 | 235 | #1,030 | — | — |
| 2004 | 231 | #1,020 | — | — |
| 2003 | 282 | #857 | — | — |
| 2002 | 274 | #843 | — | — |
| 2001 | 308 | #770 | — | — |
| 2000 | 276 | #818 | — | — |
| 1995 | 326 | #656 | 5 | #9,006 |
| 1990 | 152 | #1,137 | — | — |
| 1985 | 71 | #1,650 | — | — |
| 1980 | 48 | #2,130 | — | — |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,408 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,440 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,863 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,447 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,094 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,067 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,158 | — | — |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,610 | — | — |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,505 | — | — |
| 1925 | 56 | #997 | — | — |
| 1920 | 89 | #771 | — | — |
| 1915 | 104 | #648 | — | — |
| 1910 | 32 | #755 | — | — |
| 1905 | 21 | #800 | — | — |
| 1900 | 29 | #657 | — | — |
| 1895 | 23 | #640 | — | — |
| 1890 | 9 | #948 | — | — |
| 1885 | 7 | #851 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Berenice
- Berenice IV of Egypt Politician · -77–-55
- Berenice II of Egypt Companion · -267–-221
- Berenice Politician · 28–80
- Berenice III of Egypt Politician · -120–-80
- Berenice I of Egypt Politician · -340–-268
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Berenice mean?
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How popular is the name Berenice in 2025?
Berenice ranked #4,784 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Berenice?
9,524 babies have been named Berenice in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Berenice most popular?
Berenice peaked in 1995, when 331 newborns received the name.
Is Berenice a boy or girl name?
Berenice is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Berenice rising or falling?
Berenice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Berenice?
Well-known people named Berenice include Berenice IV of Egypt (politician), Berenice II of Egypt (companion), Berenice (politician).