Total births
405
Girls' name · since 1902
Bernece
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 405 babies named Bernece, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 405
- total births
- 1902–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
405 girls have been named Bernece since 1902, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Bernece recorded 405 times among girls since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1939.
- 405 total births
- 1902–1939 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
405 girls have been named Bernece since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1939.
- 405
- total births
- 1902–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Bernece was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
24 babies were named Bernece in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Bernece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bernece's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1902, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bernece at a glance
Last recorded 1939Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Bernece popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1939
- Peak year (1921)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Bernece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bernece's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Bernece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 26
1900s
26 births
- 1910s
1910s
148 births
- 1920s
1920s
156 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 156 births (39% of all-time use).
Bernece by state
Where Bernece concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.2% |
Arkansas share of Bernece's total US births 1.2%
5 of 405 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernece? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 405 babies named Bernece. The most recent recorded year was 1939. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 24 births.
When was Bernece most popular? ▼
Bernece was most popular in the 1920s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Bernece most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernece are Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Bernece been used? ▼
Bernece has been recorded in Social Security data since 1902, spanning 38 years of data through 1939.
What names are similar to Bernece? ▼
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 Bernece's data
- Bernece's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (156 total births) through the 1930s (75) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arkansas records the most Berneces (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Bernece
Nearby Names Like Bernece
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernece
Bertha Girl
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Bernice Girl
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Bernadette Girl
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Bernadine Girl
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Bertie Girl
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Compare Bernece side by side: Bernece vs Bertha Bernece vs Bernice Bernece 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, 1902–1939 (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. "Bernece: Baby Name Since 1902 - 405 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernece. 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 Bernece 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.