Bernita
girl nameBernita entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #689 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#689
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1668 |
| 1910s | #936 |
| 1920s | #850 |
| 1930s | #844 |
| 1940s | #1070 |
| 1950s | #1074 |
| 1960s | #1351 |
| 1970s | #2664 |
| 1980s | #4938 |
| 1990s | #10832 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Bernita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bernita alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bernita in 2025?
- Bernita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bernita most popular?
- Bernita peaked in 1933, reaching #689 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bernita with classmates?
- Bernita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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