Bernadette
Peaked at #188 nationally in 1946, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bernadette has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bernadette — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#188
in 1946
Current rank
#1247
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Bernadette reached its peak popularity for girls in 1946, ranking #188 nationally with 1,321 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1604 (2014) to #1247 (2024) — a 22% improvement.
As of 2024, Bernadette ranks #1247 nationally for girls, with 186 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,247 | 186 |
| 2023 | #1,236 | 189 |
| 2022 | #1,296 | 182 |
| 2021 | #1,179 | 207 |
| 2020 | #1,444 | 150 |
| 2019 | #1,549 | 139 |
| 2018 | #1,271 | 181 |
| 2017 | #1,318 | 177 |
Bernadette — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3012
in 1967
Last ranked
#6340
in 1983
Years tracked
10
1962–1983
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1962, Bernadette reached its peak popularity for boys in 1967, ranking #3012 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Bernadette hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1983, when it stood at #6340.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #6,340 | 5 |
| 1977 | #4,636 | 7 |
| 1973 | #4,560 | 6 |
| 1971 | #4,001 | 7 |
| 1969 | #3,988 | 6 |
| 1967 | #3,012 | 8 |
| 1966 | #3,994 | 5 |
| 1964 | #3,637 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bernadette most popular?
Bernadette was most popular in 1946, when it ranked #188 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bernadette becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bernadette?
At least 54,788 babies have been recorded with the name Bernadette in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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