How old is someone named Berenice?
The average Berenice is 27 years old.
Half of all living Berenices are between 20 and 33.
When was Berenice popular?
Parents have been choosing Berenice less often since its peak in 1995; 28 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 288 | 0 |
| 1910s | 712 | 0 |
| 1920s | 570 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 190 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 110 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 78 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 61 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 182 | 170 |
| 1980s | 788 | 770 |
| 1990s | 2,563 | 2,500 |
| 2000s | 2,482 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 950 | 940 |
| 2020s | 262 | 260 |
How many Berenices are still alive?
About 7,300 Berenices are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 9,500 babies named Berenice since 1883.
Most Berenices ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Berenice?
About half of living Berenices are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Berenice an old name?
Not really. Berenice is younger than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Berenice a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Berenices are women.
Names the same age as Berenice
NAME TWIN
Berenice's name twin is Zackary. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Zackary's age curve is the closest match to Berenice's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Berenice
How old is the average Berenice?
The average Berenice in the US is 27 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Berenice?
About 7,300 Berenices are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,500 babies given the name since 1883.
When was the name Berenice most popular?
In 1995, when about 330 baby girls were named Berenice.
Is Berenice a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 49% of living Berenices, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this