Bernard Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Bernard is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bernard has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bernard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 48th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 72nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 133rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 219th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 380th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 817th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1257th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2039th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2232nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3778th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5736th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12276th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Bernard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bernard"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bernard"
"Bernard" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 48th of 7545 | 63,150 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 72nd of 6773 | 53,873 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 133rd of 7552 | 47,127 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 219th of 10718 | 17,097 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 380th of 16616 | 9,016 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 817th of 24088 | 3,624 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1257th of 23106 | 1,822 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2039th of 9107 | 313 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2232nd of 9204 | 267 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3778th of 12526 | 196 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5736th of 19264 | 138 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12276th of 27321 | 64 |
Regional Popularity of "Bernard" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 45th/45 |
100.00% 32nd/32 |
100.00% 99th/99 |
100.00% 97th/97 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 65th/65 |
100.00% 47th/47 |
100.00% 121st/121 |
100.00% 141st/141 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 125th/125 |
100.00% 88th/88 |
100.00% 144th/144 |
100.00% 210th/210 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 222nd/222 |
100.00% 156th/156 |
100.00% 223rd/223 |
100.00% 343rd/343 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 372nd/372 |
100.00% 284th/284 |
100.00% 357th/357 |
100.00% 555th/555 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 856th/856 |
100.00% 648th/648 |
100.00% 764th/764 |
100.00% 1232nd/1232 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 1135th/1135 |
100.00% 982nd/982 |
100.00% 1306th/1306 |
100.00% 1510th/1510 |
Regional Popularity of "Bernard" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
100.00% 1112th/1112 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1297th/1297 |
- | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bernard"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bernard" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.