Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Berenise

Name: Popularity of the name Berenise in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Berenise, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,416

Peak Rank

#2,676 (1993)

Total Babies

645

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2015

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#2676

Peak Rank

645

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Berenise

Berenise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 45 Berenises were born — ranking #2,676 that year. As of 2026, Berenise ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 645 Berenises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Berenise

Phonetically similar names — useful when Berenise is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Berenise

What does the name Berenise mean?

Berenise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Berenise in 2026?

In 2026, Berenise ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Berenise most popular?

Berenise reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #2,676 that year with 45 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Berenise most popular?

Berenise has historically been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Berenise.

Is Berenise a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Berenise is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Berenise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Berenise include Roneisha, Shatavia, Karyssa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Berenise

Berenise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 645 births in the dataset. Berenise's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #2,676. Use the chart and map above to compare Berenise's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.