Boy · #5,031 in 2026

Bernabe

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

Current Rank

#5,031

Peak Rank

#1,533 (1993)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1916

First Year

2026

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#1533

Peak Rank

Total Count

111

Years Active

The Story of Bernabe

Bernabe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 37 Bernabes were born — ranking #2,123 that year. As of 2026, Bernabe ranks #5,031 for baby boys with 19 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 2K Bernabes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Bernabe

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

Burnup
Burnap
Burna
Burnaby
Bribe
Bernie
Burma
Burnie
Burney
Berny
Berney
Brab

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernabe

What does the name Bernabe mean?

Bernabe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bernabe in 2026?

In 2026, Bernabe ranks #5,031 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Bernabe most popular?

Bernabe reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #1,533 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bernabe most popular?

Bernabe has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bernabe.

Is Bernabe a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bernabe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernabe include Humbert, Masato, Wilferd. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bernabe

Bernabe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Bernabe's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #1,533. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernabe'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.