Girl · #4,538 in 2026

Bernadene

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

Current Rank

#4,538

Peak Rank

#1,889 (1920)

Total Babies

482

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1907

First Year

1963

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1889

Peak Rank

482

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bernadene

The earliest SSA record of Bernadene as a baby girl name dates back to 1907, when 5 babies received it. 1920 was its biggest year on record, with 21 newborns named Bernadene — #1,889 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 35% of all recorded Bernadenes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1963 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 482 Bernadenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Bernadene

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

Bernadine
Bernardino
Bernstein
Beneden
Bernardin
Bredin
Breaden
Bridoon
Braden
Brayden
Broaden
Bernadette

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernadene

What does the name Bernadene mean?

Bernadene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1907. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bernadene in 2026?

In 2026, Bernadene ranks #4,538 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Bernadene most popular?

Bernadene reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,889 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Bernadene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bernadene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernadene include Mada, Majel, Clelia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bernadene

Bernadene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 482 births in the dataset. Bernadene's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,889. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernadene'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.