Total births
1,649
Boys' name · since 1911
Bernardino
Bernardino has 1,649 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,649
- total births
- 1911–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- born in that decade
1,649 boys have been named Bernardino since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bernardino has been recorded 1,649 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2023.
- 1,649 total births
- 1911–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 13% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,649 boys have been named Bernardino since 1911, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,649
- total births
- 1911–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Bernardino was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
30 babies were named Bernardino in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Bernardino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bernardino's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bernardino at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Bernardino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2023
- Peak year (1974)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Bernardino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Bernardino's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Bernardino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 64
1910s
64 births
- 1920s
1920s
161 births
- 1930s
1930s
134 births
- 1940s
1940s
125 births
- 1950s
1950s
141 births
- 1960s
1960s
168 births
- 1970s
1970s
201 births
- 1980s
1980s
214 births
- 1990s
1990s
189 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s 82
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 214 births (13% of all-time use).
How Bernardino 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 Bernardino's total volume
Bernardino vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bernardino by state
Where Bernardino concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 397 | 24.1% |
| #2 | California | | 267 | 16.2% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Bernardino's total US births 24.1%
Even split
397 of 1,649 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernardino? ▼
Bernardino has been given to 1,649 babies in the U.S. since 1911, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 30 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Bernardino most popular? ▼
Bernardino was most popular in the 1980s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Bernardino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernardino are Texas (397 births), California (267 births), New Mexico (10 births).
How long has the name Bernardino been used? ▼
Bernardino has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 113 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Bernardino? ▼
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 Bernardino's data
- Bernardino's decade-level peak was the 1980s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Bernardinos (397 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 Bernardino
Nearby Names Like Bernardino
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernardino
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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, 1911–2023 (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. "Bernardino: Baby Name Since 1911 - 1,649 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernardino. 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 Bernardino 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.