Bernardine
girl nameBernardine entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #777 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#777
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1890s | #1071 |
| 1900s | #1147 |
| 1910s | #898 |
| 1920s | #876 |
| 1930s | #882 |
| 1940s | #1125 |
| 1950s | #1937 |
| 1960s | #3255 |
| 1970s | #7045 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Bernardine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernardine alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernardine in 2025?
- Bernardine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernardine most popular?
- Bernardine peaked in 1931, reaching #777 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernardine with classmates?
- Bernardine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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