Bernis
girl nameBernis entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2731 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2731
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3272 |
| 1920s | #3788 |
| 1930s | #4063 |
| 1940s | #3959 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bernis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bernis alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernis in 2025?
- Bernis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernis most popular?
- Bernis peaked in 1920, reaching #2731 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernis with classmates?
- Bernis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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