Bernadette
girl name#1034 in 2025Bernadette entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #188 in 1946, ranks #1034 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1034
rank today
#188
peak (1946)
241
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #734 |
| 1890s | #500 |
| 1900s | #443 |
| 1910s | #387 |
| 1920s | #356 |
| 1930s | #333 |
| 1940s | #259 |
| 1950s | #255 |
| 1960s | #272 |
| 1970s | #378 |
| 1980s | #608 |
| 1990s | #997 |
| 2000s | #2022 |
| 2010s | #1806 |
| 2020s | #1238 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bernadette has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 39,500 people named Bernadette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernadette alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernadette in 2025?
- Bernadette ranks #1034 among US girl names in 2025, with 241 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bernadette most popular?
- Bernadette peaked in 1946, reaching #188 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernadette with classmates?
- Bernadette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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