Bernie
girl nameBernie entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #1004 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#1004
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1247 |
| 1900s | #1496 |
| 1910s | #1530 |
| 1920s | #1638 |
| 1930s | #1571 |
| 1940s | #1914 |
| 1950s | #1949 |
| 1960s | #3543 |
| 1970s | #6936 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Bernie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernie alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernie in 2025?
- Bernie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernie most popular?
- Bernie peaked in 1908, reaching #1004 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernie with classmates?
- Bernie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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