Bernard Name Popularity and Statistics
Bernard is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Bernard?
Bernard is spelled B-E-R-N-A-R-D. The name has 7 letters.
Bernard Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,362
Recorded Births137
- Boys usage fell 44 places to #1,362 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Bernard Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 137 | #1,362 |
| 2024 | Boys | 147 | #1,318 |
| 2023 | Boys | 122 | #1,473 |
| 2022 | Boys | 148 | #1,289 |
| 2021 | Boys | 143 | #1,307 |
| 2020 | Boys | 148 | #1,250 |
| 2019 | Boys | 150 | #1,251 |
| 2018 | Boys | 168 | #1,141 |
| 2017 | Boys | 160 | #1,170 |
| 2016 | Boys | 163 | #1,169 |
| 2015 | Boys | 151 | #1,216 |
| 2014 | Boys | 158 | #1,179 |
| 2013 | Boys | 168 | #1,100 |
| 2012 | Boys | 150 | #1,195 |
| 2011 | Boys | 168 | #1,101 |
| 2010 | Boys | 172 | #1,108 |
| 2009 | Boys | 189 | #1,027 |
| 2008 | Boys | 214 | #944 |
| 2007 | Boys | 212 | #934 |
| 2006 | Boys | 194 | #958 |
| 2005 | Boys | 223 | #832 |
| 2004 | Boys | 238 | #764 |
| 2003 | Boys | 220 | #791 |
| 2002 | Boys | 226 | #762 |
When Was Bernard Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1924 · Boys
4,505 recorded births
National rank #46
1921 · Boys
4,485 recorded births
National rank #45
1922 · Boys
4,409 recorded births
National rank #46
1923 · Boys
4,376 recorded births
National rank #46
Where Bernard Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #994 | 12 |
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |
| VA | #1,089 | 5 |
| FL | #1,191 | 10 |
| GA | #1,216 | 6 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| IL | #1,280 | 5 |