Bernard
Male name · ↓ Falling
104,037
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Bernard
Bernard is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 104,037 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,440 births |
| 1890s | 5,278 births |
| 1900s | 7,259 births |
| 1910s | 16,604 births |
| 1920s | 20,440 births |
| 1930s | 13,957 births |
| 1940s | 11,038 births |
| 1950s | 10,527 births |
| 1960s | 6,936 births |
| 1970s | 3,625 births |
| 1980s | 2,532 births |
| 1990s | 1,613 births |
| 2000s | 788 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernard?
Bernard has been given to 104,037 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 2,221 births that year.
Is Bernard a boy or girl name?
Bernard is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Bernard most popular?
Bernard was most popular in 1921, when 2,221 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Bernard?
Bernard first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).