Bernhard Name Popularity and Statistics
Bernhard 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 Bernhard?
Bernhard is spelled B-E-R-N-H-A-R-D. The name has 8 letters.
Bernhard Popularity in 2021
Rank#10,799
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 1,447 places to #10,799 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Bernhard Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1973 through 2021. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1998 | Boys | 5 | #9,631 |
| 1997 | Boys | 12 | #4,960 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1991 | Boys | 11 | #4,760 |
| 1990 | Boys | 6 | #7,178 |
| 1987 | Boys | 6 | #6,089 |
| 1986 | Boys | 6 | #5,926 |
| 1985 | Boys | 7 | #5,147 |
| 1984 | Boys | 5 | #6,315 |
| 1983 | Boys | 6 | #5,484 |
| 1982 | Boys | 8 | #4,593 |
| 1979 | Boys | 9 | #4,068 |
| 1978 | Boys | 6 | #5,059 |
| 1977 | Boys | 7 | #4,582 |
| 1976 | Boys | 7 | #4,418 |
| 1974 | Boys | 5 | #5,227 |
| 1973 | Boys | 7 | #4,054 |
When Was Bernhard 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.
1916 · Boys
55 recorded births
National rank #840
1917 · Boys
50 recorded births
National rank #900
1920 · Boys
45 recorded births
National rank #1,035
1919 · Boys
41 recorded births
National rank #1,063
Where Bernhard Ranked Highest in 1966
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 | #932 | 5 |