Bernel
boy nameBernel entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #2829 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#2829
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2829 |
| 1940s | #3231 |
| 1960s | #3982 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bernel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bernel alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernel in 2025?
- Bernel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bernel most popular?
- Bernel peaked in 1939, reaching #2829 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bernel with classmates?
- Bernel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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