Total births
54
Girls' name · since 1919
Bernadina
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Bernadina, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 1919–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Bernadina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 54 recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bernadina has been recorded 54 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1973.
- 54 total births
- 1919–1973 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Bernadina since 1919, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1973.
- 54
- total births
- 1919–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Bernadina was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
9 babies were named Bernadina in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Bernadina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bernadina splits its recorded history at 1966: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bernadina at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Bernadina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1973
- Peak year (1969)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Bernadina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Bernadina's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Bernadina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s
1960s
35 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 35 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernadina? ▼
Bernadina has been given to 54 babies in the U.S. since 1919, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1973. 9 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Bernadina most popular? ▼
Bernadina was most popular in the 1960s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
How long has the name Bernadina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bernadina since 1919 -- 55 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Bernadina? ▼
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 Bernadina's data
- Bernadina's decade-level peak was the 1960s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Bernadina
Nearby Names Like Bernadina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernadina
Bertha Girl
#4669 207,870 births
Bernice Girl
#3823 182,130 births
Bernadette Girl
#1242 54,973 births
Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
#7594 13,736 births
Compare Bernadina side by side: Bernadina vs Bertha Bernadina vs Bernice Bernadina vs Bernadette
Related Names
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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, 1919–1973 (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. "Bernadina: Baby Name Since 1919 - 54 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernadina. 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 Bernadina 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.