Burnice
Every Burnice since 1893 — 2,926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Burnice
Burnice is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1893, 2,926 American babies have been named Burnice — about 54% girls and 46% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1922, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Burnice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Burnice 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 |
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| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,607 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,575 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,893 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,808 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,898 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,806 | 17 | #1,909 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,674 | 12 | #2,226 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,756 | 17 | #1,635 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,690 | 20 | #1,525 |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,554 | 34 | #1,128 |
| 1930 | 48 | #1,062 | 20 | #1,648 |
| 1925 | 67 | #906 | 32 | #1,284 |
| 1920 | 60 | #939 | 40 | #1,122 |
| 1915 | 43 | #1,014 | 32 | #1,143 |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,217 | 8 | #1,213 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,556 | — | — |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,174 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,627 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Burnice in 2025?
Burnice did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Burnice?
2,926 babies have been named Burnice in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Burnice most popular?
Burnice peaked in 1922, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Burnice a boy or girl name?
Burnice is used for both: about 54% of babies named Burnice have been girls and 46% boys.
Is the name Burnice rising or falling?
Burnice has been roughly stable over the past decade.