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Bernard

Bernard is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Bernard?

Recorded births named Bernard by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	201,070 births
England & Wales since 1996	782 births
Ireland since 1964	4,031 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Bernard's popularity over time

Babies named Bernard per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1924 (4,524/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1965 (211/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (62/yr).

When was Bernard popular?

Bernard reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #107 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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