How Many People Are Named Burnice?

Complete statistics for the name Burnice: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Burnice
Very Rare
Greek

A very rare name, Burnice has only been given to about 3,000 people in the U.S. and just 610 are still living today. That makes it 1 in 541,154. It peaked way back in 1922 with 105 births.

~610
Living in US
1 in 541,154
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bringer of victory
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Determined Warm-hearted
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of universal love. People connected to this number are often seen as generous souls who care deeply about the well-being of others and feel drawn to making the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

610
Worldwide Bearers
#170,765
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇺🇬 Uganda
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇫🇯 Fiji
1
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
342 (56%)
♀ Female
268 (44%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
80
Would be 30–60 (3%)
2,846
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 2,926 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Burnice Through the Generations

Burnice is a classic, old-school name that has seen relatively stable usage over the decades. While it was given to around 3,000 people in total, a whopping 97% of those named Burnice are now over 60, making it a distinctly older generation name. The stark contrast between the peak year of 1922 and the current living population underscores how much times have changed. With only 610 people still alive, it’s clear that Burnice is a name from another era, one that’s become increasingly rare as each passing year.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 184
Texas 131
Georgia 130
Mississippi 74
Alabama 50
Kentucky 32
South Carolina 16
Tennessee 16
Arkansas 10
Missouri 6

✨ Similar Names to Burnice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Burnice's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Burnice

How Many People Have the Name Burnice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 610 people in the United States currently share the name Burnice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 541,154 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Burnice a Common or Rare Name?

Burnice is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Burnice Mean?

Burnice means "Bringer of victory" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Burnice in SSA data, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

When Was Burnice Most Popular?

The name Burnice reached peak popularity in 1922, with 105 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Burnice?

Approximately 610 people named Burnice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,926. That works out to roughly 1 in 541,154 Americans.

Is Burnice a rare name?

Burnice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 541,154 Americans has this name.

What does the name Burnice mean?

Burnice means "Bringer of victory" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Burnice more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 56% of people named Burnice are male and 44% are female.

When was Burnice most popular?

Burnice peaked in 1922 with 105 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US610
All-Time Births2,926
1 in X1 in 541,154
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1922
World Rank#170,765
Male %56%
Female %44%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.