Kernie
boy nameKernie entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #3173 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#3173
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3828 |
| 1930s | #3277 |
| 1940s | #3173 |
| 1950s | #3988 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kernie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kernie alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kernie in 2025?
- Kernie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kernie most popular?
- Kernie peaked in 1946, reaching #3173 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kernie with classmates?
- Kernie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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