Girl · #8,323 in 2026

Bernessa

Current Rank
#8,323
Peak Rank
#8,323 (1971)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
1971
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#8323
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Bernessa

Bernessa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 5 Bernessas were born — ranking #8,323 that year. As of 2026, Bernessa ranks #8,323 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Bernessas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Bernessa most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Indonesia
    89%
  • Malaysia
    11%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Bernessa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bernessa 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 Bernessa

What does the name Bernessa mean?
Bernessa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Bernessa in 2026?
In 2026, Bernessa ranks #8,323 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bernessa most popular?
Bernessa reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #8,323 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Bernessa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bernessa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Bernessa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernessa include Abraxas, Anjanett, Anjennette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bernessa

Bernessa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Bernessa's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #8,323. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernessa'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.