Bernell
girl nameBernell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1502 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1502
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2451 |
| 1920s | #1939 |
| 1930s | #1806 |
| 1940s | #2562 |
| 1950s | #4006 |
| 1960s | #5795 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Bernell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernell alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernell in 2025?
- Bernell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernell most popular?
- Bernell peaked in 1931, reaching #1502 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernell with classmates?
- Bernell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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