Bernice
Peaked at #39 nationally in 1921, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bernice has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Bernice — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#39
in 1921
Current rank
#3821
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bernice reached its peak popularity for girls in 1921, ranking #39 nationally with 6,190 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2689 (2014) to #3821 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Bernice ranks #3821 nationally for girls, with 39 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,821 | 39 |
| 2023 | #4,059 | 36 |
| 2022 | #3,655 | 42 |
| 2021 | #3,116 | 52 |
| 2020 | #3,553 | 42 |
| 2019 | #3,007 | 54 |
| 2018 | #2,685 | 64 |
| 2017 | #2,516 | 71 |
Bernice — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#495
in 1907
Last ranked
#7729
in 1993
Years tracked
93
1883–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Bernice reached its peak popularity for boys in 1907, ranking #495 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Bernice hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1993, when it stood at #7729.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #7,729 | 6 |
| 1990 | #8,239 | 5 |
| 1982 | #5,704 | 6 |
| 1978 | #5,885 | 5 |
| 1977 | #5,933 | 5 |
| 1976 | #5,682 | 5 |
| 1975 | #4,854 | 6 |
| 1974 | #4,228 | 7 |
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 Bernice most popular?
Bernice was most popular in 1921, when it ranked #39 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bernice becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bernice?
At least 185,497 babies have been recorded with the name Bernice in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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