Berna
girl nameBerna entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1051 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1051
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1592 |
| 1900s | #1687 |
| 1910s | #1932 |
| 1920s | #1517 |
| 1930s | #1374 |
| 1940s | #1580 |
| 1950s | #2189 |
| 1960s | #3974 |
| 1970s | #6466 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Berna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Berna alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Berna in 2025?
- Berna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Berna most popular?
- Berna peaked in 1929, reaching #1051 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Berna with classmates?
- Berna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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