Bernhard
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bernhard was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,671 births recorded 1880–2021 · peaked in 1916 with 55 births
Most common in: New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
95 births recorded 1901–1970 · peaked in 1944 with 10 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bernhard’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #5059 | — |
| 1979 | #4068 | ↑991 |
| 1982 | #4593 | ↓525 |
| 1983 | #5484 | ↓891 |
| 1984 | #6315 | ↓831 |
| 1985 | #5147 | ↑1168 |
| 1986 | #5926 | ↓779 |
| 1987 | #6089 | ↓163 |
| 1990 | #7178 | ↓1089 |
| 1991 | #4760 | ↑2418 |
| 1995 | #8868 | ↓4108 |
| 1997 | #4960 | ↑3908 |
| 1998 | #9631 | ↓4671 |
| 2000 | #10349 | ↓718 |
| 2001 | #10556 | ↓207 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓800 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓875 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↑145 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓160 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↑1447 |
Frequently asked questions about Bernhard
Is Bernhard a popular name?
Bernhard has 1,671 recorded births in United States between 1880 and 2021, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Bernhard more common for boys or girls?
Bernhard is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bernhard most popular?
Bernhard peaked in 1916 in United States, with 55 recorded births that year.
Is Bernhard rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bernhard’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #682 in 1880 to #10799 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Bernhard?
At least 1,766 babies have been recorded with the name Bernhard across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Bernhard popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bernhard appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.