Boy · #5,587 in 2026

Bernerd

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

Current Rank

#5,587

Peak Rank

#1,592 (1920)

Total Babies

527

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1976

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1592

Peak Rank

527

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bernerd

Bernerd first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 23 Bernerds were born — ranking #1,592 that year. As of 2026, Bernerd ranks #5,587 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 527 Bernerds 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

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Names that sound like Bernerd

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

Bernard
Briard
Burned
Burner
Barnard
Berner
Brainerd
Berard
Brainard
Bannered
Bonnard
Braird

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernerd

What does the name Bernerd mean?

Bernerd is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bernerd in 2026?

In 2026, Bernerd ranks #5,587 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bernerd most popular?

Bernerd reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,592 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Bernerd a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bernerd?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernerd include Harl, Dewain, Azari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bernerd

Bernerd is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 527 births in the dataset. Bernerd's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,592. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernerd'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.