Bernard
Peaked at #45 nationally in 1919, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bernard has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Bernard — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1285
in 1929
Last ranked
#9659
in 1993
Years tracked
79
1897–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1897, Bernard reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #1285 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Bernard hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1993, when it stood at #9659.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #9,659 | 8 |
| 1988 | #12,005 | 5 |
| 1987 | #9,965 | 6 |
| 1986 | #8,618 | 7 |
| 1985 | #8,427 | 7 |
| 1984 | #7,470 | 8 |
| 1983 | #6,760 | 9 |
| 1982 | #9,338 | 6 |
Bernard — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#45
in 1919
Current rank
#1318
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Bernard reached its peak popularity for boys in 1919, ranking #45 nationally with 3,915 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1178 (2014) to #1318 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Bernard ranks #1318 nationally for boys, with 147 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,318 | 147 |
| 2023 | #1,472 | 122 |
| 2022 | #1,295 | 147 |
| 2021 | #1,307 | 143 |
| 2020 | #1,254 | 147 |
| 2019 | #1,251 | 150 |
| 2018 | #1,151 | 167 |
| 2017 | #1,170 | 160 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bernard most popular?
Bernard was most popular in 1919, when it ranked #45 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bernard becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bernard?
At least 200,931 babies have been recorded with the name Bernard in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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