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soh-FEE-uh
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Eunice
GirlGreek· “good victory”
- Meaning
- good victory
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- YOO-nis
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,362
- US babies 2025
- 77
- Best rank
- #106 (1908)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Eunice
Eunice is a Greek name that means “good victory”.
Eunice comes from the Greek Eunike, meaning 'good victory', from eu, 'good', and nike, 'victory'. In the New Testament Eunice is the mother of Timothy, praised for her faith, and in Greek mythology a sea nymph bore the name. The Puritans valued biblical names like Eunice, giving it a strong place in early American history. It has a vintage, dignified feel. Euny and Nicey are nicknames. It suits parents drawn to vintage names with biblical depth.
Popularity over time
Eunice has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 115 different years. Its best national rank was #106 in 1908, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 2,240 were named Eunice. In 2025, 77 babies were named Eunice, and it ranked #2,362 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #115 in 1920, #332 in 1950, #873 in 1980, #1,076 in 2000, #1,373 in 2010, and #2,362 in 2025. Of the 80,336 US girls named Eunice since records began, 25% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 15,474 babies. Since 2010, 1,998 more have been named Eunice.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Hilda, Inez, Harriet, Muriel, and Dora.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eunice ranked highest in New York, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1353 | 10 |
| Texas | #2474 | 8 |
| California | #2576 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Eunice is usually pronounced YOO-nis, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Eunice
A few middle names that flow with Eunice: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eunice
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eunice mean?
Eunice is a Greek name that means “good victory”.
What is the origin of the name Eunice?
Eunice has Greek roots. Eunice comes from the Greek Eunike, meaning 'good victory', from eu, 'good', and nike, 'victory'.
Is Eunice a popular name?
Not especially. Eunice ranked #2,362 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Eunice a boy or girl name?
Eunice is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Eunice?
Eunice is usually pronounced YOO-nis. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings