Girl · #9,109 in 2026

Bernedette

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

Current Rank

#9,109

Peak Rank

#5,057 (1969)

Total Babies

173

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1981

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#5057

Peak Rank

173

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bernedette

Bernedette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 9 Bernedettes were born — ranking #5,057 that year. As of 2026, Bernedette ranks #9,109 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 173 Bernedettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Bernedette

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernedette

What does the name Bernedette mean?

Bernedette is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bernedette in 2026?

In 2026, Bernedette ranks #9,109 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Bernedette most popular?

Bernedette reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #5,057 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Bernedette a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bernedette?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernedette include Levetta, Bernadina, Michelyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bernedette

Bernedette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 173 births in the dataset. Bernedette's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #5,057. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernedette'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.