Boy · #3,095 in 2026

Bernest

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

Current Rank

#3,095

Peak Rank

#3,214 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1952

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#3214

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bernest

Bernest first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 8 Bernests were born — ranking #3,214 that year. As of 2026, Bernest ranks #3,095 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Bernests have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Bernest

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

Brust
Birdnest
Burnous
Bernat
Breast
Brest
Burnett
Burnette
Burnished
Burnet
Brist
Brownest

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernest

What does the name Bernest mean?

Bernest is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bernest in 2026?

In 2026, Bernest ranks #3,095 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Bernest most popular?

Bernest reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,214 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Bernest a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bernest?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bernest include Erasmus, Lizzie, Sears. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bernest

Bernest is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Bernest's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,214. Use the chart and map above to compare Bernest'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.