Burnice is a unique and distinctive given name of unknown origin, appearing sporadically throughout history. It's composed of two parts: 'Burn,' which may derive from Old Norse elements meaning 'fire' or 'flame,' and '-ice,' possibly from Old English '-ic,' signifying 'relating to.' This creates an intriguing blend of ancient linguistic roots, suggesting a name that could mean something along the lines of 'of flame' or 'relating to fire.' Despite its potentially powerful etymology, Burnice is not a common name and has no widely recognized cultural associations. It's often found in historical records as well as in contemporary usage, where it stands out due to its rarity.
Between 1902 and 1986, the name Burnice was given to 1333 babies. The popularity of this name fluctuated greatly over these years. The highest number of births occurred in 1915 with 32 newborns named Burnice, while the lowest was recorded in 1950 and 1986 with only 12 and 5 births respectively. After a peak in the early 1920s, the popularity of this name steadily declined, becoming quite rare by the late 1970s and 1980s.