Bernhardt
boy nameBernhardt entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1290 in 1911, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1290
peak (1911)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #1675 |
| 1920s | #2321 |
| 1930s | #2719 |
| 1940s | #3404 |
| 1950s | #3479 |
| 1960s | #3575 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bernhardt are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bernhardt alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernhardt in 2025?
- Bernhardt is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bernhardt most popular?
- Bernhardt peaked in 1911, reaching #1290 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bernhardt with classmates?
- Bernhardt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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