Bernestine
girl nameBernestine entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #2199 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#2199
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4412 |
| 1930s | #3600 |
| 1940s | #2883 |
| 1950s | #3291 |
| 1960s | #4772 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bernestine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernestine alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernestine in 2025?
- Bernestine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernestine most popular?
- Bernestine peaked in 1944, reaching #2199 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernestine with classmates?
- Bernestine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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