Bernardette
girl nameBernardette entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #3139 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#3139
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3431 |
| 1940s | #4225 |
| 1950s | #5028 |
| 1960s | #5373 |
| 1970s | #7248 |
| 1980s | #9551 |
| 1990s | #13386 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bernardette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernardette alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernardette in 2025?
- Bernardette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernardette most popular?
- Bernardette peaked in 1944, reaching #3139 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernardette with classmates?
- Bernardette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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