Total births
521
Girls' name · since 1913
Bernadean
Bernadean has 521 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 521
- total births
- 1913–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
521 girls have been named Bernadean since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bernadean has been recorded 521 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1972.
- 521 total births
- 1913–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
521 girls have been named Bernadean since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 521
- total births
- 1913–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Bernadean was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
22 babies were named Bernadean in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Bernadean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bernadean's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bernadean at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Bernadean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1972
- Peak year (1928)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Bernadean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bernadean's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Bernadean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
76 births
- 1920s
1920s
169 births
- 1930s
1930s
128 births
- 1940s
1940s
73 births
- 1950s 40
1950s
40 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 169 births (32% of all-time use).
How Bernadean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Bernadean's total volume
Bernadean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bernadean by state
Where Bernadean concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nebraska | | 5 | 1.0% |
Nebraska share of Bernadean's total US births 1.0%
5 of 521 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernadean? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 521 babies named Bernadean. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 22 births.
When was Bernadean most popular? ▼
Bernadean was most popular in the 1920s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Bernadean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernadean are Nebraska (5 births).
How long has the name Bernadean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bernadean since 1913 -- 60 years through the most recent 1972 data.
What names are similar to Bernadean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bertha, Bernice, Bernadette, Bernadine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bernadean's data
- Bernadean's decade-level peak was the 1920s (169 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Nebraska records the most Bernadeans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Nebraska 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 Bernadean
Nearby Names Like Bernadean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernadean
Bertha Girl
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Bernice Girl
#3823 182,130 births
Bernadette Girl
#1242 54,973 births
Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
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Compare Bernadean side by side: Bernadean vs Bertha Bernadean vs Bernice Bernadean vs Bernadette
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–1972 (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. "Bernadean: Baby Name Since 1913 - 521 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernadean. 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 Bernadean 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 July 2026.