Berenice

Berenice is a girl's name of French origin meaning “bringer of victory.” In 2024 it was given to 40 girls in the United States.

Berenice at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“bringer of victory”
Pronunciation
/ˌbɛɹəˈniːs/

About the name Berenice

Berenice belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “bringer of victory” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Berenice first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #510 in 1898, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 9,485 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Berenice in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#510 in 1898
Peak year
1995
Babies named Berenice in 2024
40
Total since 1880
9,485

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Berenice mean?

Berenice means “bringer of victory” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Berenice a boy or girl name?

Berenice is a girl name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Berenice?

Berenice comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Berenice?

Berenice first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #510 in 1898, and 40 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Berenice?

Berenice is pronounced /ˌbɛɹəˈniːs/ (IPA).

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