Total births
43
Girls' name · since 1921
Bernelle
43 babies named Bernelle in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 43
- total births
- 1921–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
43 girls have been named Bernelle since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Bernelle recorded 43 times among girls since 1921, 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 1921 to 1931.
- 43 total births
- 1921–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Bernelle since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 43
- total births
- 1921–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Bernelle was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
8 babies were named Bernelle in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Bernelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bernelle's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bernelle at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Bernelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1931
- Peak year (1921)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Bernelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bernelle's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Bernelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 31 births (72% of all-time use).
Bernelle by state
Where Bernelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 5 | 11.6% |
Arkansas share of Bernelle's total US births 11.6%
5 of 43 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernelle? ▼
43 babies have been named Bernelle since 1921. It was last recorded in 1931. The peak year was 1921 with 8 births.
When was Bernelle most popular? ▼
Bernelle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Bernelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernelle are Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Bernelle been used? ▼
Records for Bernelle go back to 1921, giving 11 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Bernelle? ▼
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 Bernelle's data
- Bernelle's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 1930s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arkansas records the most Bernelles (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 Bernelle
Nearby Names Like Bernelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernelle
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Bernadette Girl
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Bernadine Girl
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Bertie Girl
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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, 1921–1931 (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. "Bernelle: Baby Name Since 1921 - 43 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernelle. 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 Bernelle 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.