Bernese
girl nameBernese entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #1951 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1906–2025
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rank today
#1951
peak (1906)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2006 |
| 1910s | #3584 |
| 1920s | #3372 |
| 1930s | #3974 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bernese are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bernese alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernese in 2025?
- Bernese is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernese most popular?
- Bernese peaked in 1906, reaching #1951 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernese with classmates?
- Bernese will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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