Total births
645
Girls' name · since 1976
Berenise
645 babies named Berenise in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 645
- total births
- 1976–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Berenise sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 645 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Berenise has been recorded 645 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2015.
- 645 total births
- 1976–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
645 girls have been named Berenise since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 645
- total births
- 1976–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Berenise was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
45 babies were named Berenise in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Berenise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Berenise splits its recorded history at 1996: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Berenise at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Berenise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2015
- Peak year (1993)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Berenise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Berenise's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Berenise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 81
1980s
81 births
- 1990s
1990s
299 births
- 2000s
2000s
219 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 299 births (46% of all-time use).
How Berenise compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Berenise's total volume
Berenise vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Berenise by state
Where Berenise concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 241 | 37.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 51 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.1% |
California share of Berenise's total US births 37.4%
Even split
241 of 645 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berenise? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 645 babies named Berenise. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 45 births.
When was Berenise most popular? ▼
Berenise was most popular in the 1990s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Berenise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Berenise are California (241 births), Texas (51 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Berenise been used? ▼
Records for Berenise go back to 1976, giving 40 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Berenise? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bertha, Bernice, Bernadette, Bernadine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Berenise's data
- Berenise's decade-level peak was the 1990s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Berenises (241 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Berenise
Nearby Names Like Berenise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berenise
Bertha Girl
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Bernice Girl
#3823 182,130 births
Bernadette Girl
#1242 54,973 births
Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
#7594 13,736 births
Compare Berenise side by side: Berenise vs Bertha Berenise vs Bernice Berenise vs Bernadette
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Berenise: Baby Name Since 1976 - 645 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berenise. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Berenise draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.