Bernard
5 countries#2646 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bernard was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
469,323 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 1947 with 19,827 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Yvelines, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
201,070 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1362 · peaked in 1924 with 4,524 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
994 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2021 with 41 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
637 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #790 · peaked in 2021 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
275 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 1975 with 28 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
82 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Bernard’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1228 | — |
| 2004 | #1176 | ↑52 |
| 2005 | #1413 | ↓237 |
| 2006 | #1710 | ↓297 |
| 2007 | #2301 | ↓591 |
| 2008 | #1417 | ↑884 |
| 2009 | #2270 | ↓853 |
| 2010 | #1765 | ↑505 |
| 2011 | #2824 | ↓1059 |
| 2012 | #2493 | ↑331 |
| 2013 | #2131 | ↑362 |
| 2014 | #2934 | ↓803 |
| 2015 | #3511 | ↓577 |
| 2016 | #2275 | ↑1236 |
| 2017 | #3985 | ↓1710 |
| 2018 | #3549 | ↑436 |
| 2019 | #2961 | ↑588 |
| 2020 | #5371 | ↓2410 |
| 2021 | #2589 | ↑2782 |
| 2022 | #2646 | ↓57 |
Frequently asked questions about Bernard
Is Bernard a popular name?
Yes — Bernard currently ranks #2646 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Bernard more common for boys or girls?
Bernard is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Bernard most popular?
Bernard peaked in 1947 in France, with 19,827 recorded births that year.
Is Bernard rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Bernard’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #62 in 1900 to #2646 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Bernard?
At least 671,387 babies have been recorded with the name Bernard across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Bernard popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bernard appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Bernard?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Bernard include Shia, Taylen, Davian, Vince.
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