Bernise
girl nameBernise entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3258 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#3258
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3564 |
| 1920s | #4521 |
| 1930s | #4004 |
| 1940s | #4574 |
| 1950s | #4837 |
| 1960s | #6578 |
| 1990s | #13430 |
| 2000s | #14438 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bernise are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bernise alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernise in 2025?
- Bernise is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernise most popular?
- Bernise peaked in 1916, reaching #3258 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernise with classmates?
- Bernise will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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