Girl · #13,386 in 2026

Bernardette

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

Current Rank

#13,386

Peak Rank

#3,880 (1964)

Total Babies

232

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1935

First Year

1995

Last Year

1964

Peak Year

#3880

Peak Rank

232

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bernardette

Bernardette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1935, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 12 Bernardettes were born — ranking #3,880 that year. As of 2026, Bernardette ranks #13,386 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 232 Bernardettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Bernardette

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

Bernadette
Bernarda
Bernardo
Bernardi
Barnardo
Bernard
Barnard
Bernardin
Bernardino
Berardi
Bernardini
Berardo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernardette

What does the name Bernardette mean?

Bernardette is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1935. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bernardette in 2026?

In 2026, Bernardette ranks #13,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bernardette most popular?

Bernardette reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #3,880 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Bernardette a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bernardette?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernardette include Ceclia, Robby, Luticia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bernardette

Bernardette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1935 and has accumulated 232 births in the dataset. Bernardette's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #3,880. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernardette'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.