Eunice
A biblical name from Ancient Greek Εὐνίκη (Euníkē), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + νίκη (níkē, “victory”).
Every Eunice since 1880 — 81,514 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eunice
Eunice is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,362 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 81,514 American babies have been named Eunice. Its peak came in 1920, when 2,278 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eunice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eunice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #2,362 | — | — |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,971 | — | — |
| 2023 | 86 | #2,202 | — | — |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,830 | — | — |
| 2021 | 92 | #2,074 | — | — |
| 2020 | 104 | #1,861 | — | — |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,589 | — | — |
| 2018 | 125 | #1,672 | — | — |
| 2017 | 133 | #1,628 | — | — |
| 2016 | 151 | #1,507 | — | — |
| 2015 | 145 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 2014 | 147 | #1,509 | — | — |
| 2013 | 147 | #1,503 | — | — |
| 2012 | 135 | #1,604 | — | — |
| 2011 | 142 | #1,547 | — | — |
| 2010 | 169 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 2009 | 135 | #1,651 | — | — |
| 2008 | 157 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 2007 | 166 | #1,425 | — | — |
| 2006 | 178 | #1,317 | — | — |
| 2005 | 138 | #1,509 | — | — |
| 2004 | 212 | #1,082 | — | — |
| 2003 | 176 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 2002 | 182 | #1,142 | — | — |
| 2001 | 182 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 2000 | 192 | #1,076 | — | — |
| 1995 | 212 | #894 | — | — |
| 1990 | 206 | #928 | — | — |
| 1985 | 159 | #970 | — | — |
| 1980 | 176 | #873 | 5 | #6,569 |
| 1975 | 170 | #807 | 5 | #5,736 |
| 1970 | 191 | #762 | — | — |
| 1965 | 245 | #624 | — | — |
| 1960 | 326 | #533 | 8 | #3,168 |
| 1955 | 432 | #424 | 6 | #3,635 |
| 1950 | 543 | #332 | 10 | #2,484 |
| 1945 | 628 | #276 | 16 | #1,722 |
| 1940 | 868 | #202 | 21 | #1,491 |
| 1935 | 1,129 | #170 | 19 | #1,610 |
| 1930 | 1,438 | #148 | 31 | #1,288 |
| 1925 | 2,097 | #130 | 38 | #1,152 |
| 1920 | 2,238 | #115 | 40 | #1,125 |
| 1915 | 1,860 | #109 | 29 | #1,224 |
| 1910 | 742 | #113 | 7 | #1,347 |
| 1905 | 525 | #122 | 6 | #1,140 |
| 1900 | 503 | #125 | 13 | #708 |
| 1895 | 334 | #137 | 6 | #1,013 |
| 1890 | 214 | #166 | — | — |
| 1885 | 136 | #157 | — | — |
| 1880 | 67 | #182 | — | — |
Famous people named Eunice
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver Politician · 1921–2009
- Eunice Gayson Actor · 1928–2018
- Eunice Barber Athlete · b. 1974
- Eunice Kirwa Athlete · b. 1984
- Eunice Jepkorir Athlete · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eunice mean?
A biblical name from Ancient Greek Εὐνίκη (Euníkē), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + νίκη (níkē, “victory”).
How popular is the name Eunice in 2025?
Eunice ranked #2,362 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eunice?
81,514 babies have been named Eunice in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eunice most popular?
Eunice peaked in 1920, when 2,278 newborns received the name.
Is Eunice a boy or girl name?
Eunice is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eunice rising or falling?
Eunice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eunice?
Well-known people named Eunice include Eunice Kennedy Shriver (politician), Eunice Gayson (actor), Eunice Barber (athlete).