Bernetha
girl nameBernetha entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1873 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1873
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3258 |
| 1920s | #3341 |
| 1930s | #3050 |
| 1940s | #3582 |
| 1950s | #4466 |
| 1960s | #5387 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bernetha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernetha alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernetha in 2025?
- Bernetha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernetha most popular?
- Bernetha peaked in 1936, reaching #1873 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernetha with classmates?
- Bernetha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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