Bunice
Girl nameBunice has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
48
Peak year
1920 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bunice — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bunice.
Sibling name ideas for Bunice
Same era and popularity as Bunice, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bunice?
Bunice has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bunice peak?
Bunice peaked in 1920, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Bunice a girl or boy name?
Bunice is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Bunice are girls).
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