Total births
1,824
Boys' name · since 1916
Bernabe
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,824 babies named Bernabe, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4916
- among boys today
- 1,824
- born since 1916
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
1,824 babies have been named Bernabe since 1916, making it today's #4916 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Bernabe recorded 1,824 times among boys since 1916, holding rank #4916 nationally today, ahead of 66% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #4916 among boys today
- 1,824 born since 1916
- 1990s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bernabe is currently the #4916 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 1,824 born since 1916, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4916
- among boys today
- 1,824
- born since 1916
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Bernabe vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4916
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Bernabe was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
37 babies were named Bernabe in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Bernabe compares
1,824 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bernabe's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bernabe | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,824 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bernabe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bernabe splits its recorded history at 1971: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bernabe at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#4,916
Active since
1916
Bernabe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Bernabe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Bernabe's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Bernabe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 34
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
129 births
- 1930s
1930s
130 births
- 1940s 102
1940s
102 births
- 1950s
1950s
123 births
- 1960s
1960s
149 births
- 1970s
1970s
175 births
- 1980s
1980s
243 births
- 1990s
1990s
277 births
- 2000s
2000s
235 births
- 2010s
2010s
141 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 277 births (15% of all-time use).
How Bernabe compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bernabe's total volume
Bernabe vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bernabe by state
Where Bernabe concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 506 | 27.7% |
| #2 | California | | 330 | 18.1% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 22 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Bernabe's total US births 27.7%
Even split
506 of 1,824 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernabe? ▼
Bernabe has been given to 1,824 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4916 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Bernabe most popular? ▼
Bernabe was most popular in the 1990s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Bernabe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernabe are Texas (506 births), California (330 births), New Mexico (22 births).
How long has the name Bernabe been used? ▼
Bernabe has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Bernabe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bernard, Bert, Bernardo, Bernie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bernabe's data
- Bernabe's decade-level peak was the 1990s (277 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Bernabes (506 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bernabe
Nearby Names Like Bernabe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernabe
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#1318 200,087 births
Bert Boy
#8312 33,585 births
Bernardo Boy
#1342 11,175 births
Bernie Boy
#5454 9,225 births
Bertram Boy
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Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bernabe: #4916 Boys' Name - 1,824 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernabe. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bernabe draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.