Girl · #5,310 in 2026

Berenda

Name: Popularity of the name Berenda in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Berenda, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Berenda was an unincorporated community in Madera County, California. It is located on the north bank of Berenda Creek 3.3 miles (5.3 km) southeast of Fairmead, and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Madera, at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m). Berenda is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Current Rank

#5,310

Peak Rank

#3,962 (1950)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1947

First Year

1961

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#3962

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Berenda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Berenda, initially called Berendo, was established in 1872 with the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad . This development led to the creation of several towns along what would become known as the Southern Pacific route. Berenda started with just a store and a hotel. Its original name, a misunderstanding of the Spanish "Berrenda" for "female antelope," was officially corrected to "Berenda" by 1888, although the post office continued using the old name until 1919. The railroad's arrival turned Berenda into an agricultural hub, promoting the export of wheat and barley. The town grew to in

The Story of Berenda

Berenda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1947, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 8 Berendas were born — ranking #3,962 that year. As of 2026, Berenda ranks #5,310 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Berendas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Berenda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Berenda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Branda
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Burundi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berenda

What does the name Berenda mean?

How popular is Berenda in 2026?

In 2026, Berenda ranks #5,310 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Berenda most popular?

Berenda reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #3,962 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Berenda a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Berenda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Berenda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Berenda include Lauretha, Thana, Heddie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Berenda

Berenda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 41 births in the dataset. Berenda's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #3,962. Use the chart and map above to compare Berenda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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