Bernard
girl nameBernard entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1282 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1282
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1679 |
| 1910s | #2089 |
| 1920s | #1720 |
| 1930s | #2378 |
| 1940s | #3422 |
| 1950s | #3859 |
| 1960s | #4023 |
| 1970s | #6629 |
| 1980s | #8652 |
| 1990s | #9559 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Bernard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernard alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernard in 2025?
- Bernard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernard most popular?
- Bernard peaked in 1929, reaching #1282 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernard with classmates?
- Bernard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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