Total births
2,797
Girls' name · since 1891
Bernetta
Bernetta has 2,797 recorded births since 1891 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,797
- total births
- 1891–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
2,797 girls have been named Bernetta since 1891, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Bernetta has 2,797 recorded births among girls since 1891, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1989.
- 2,797 total births
- 1891–1989 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,797 girls have been named Bernetta since 1891, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1989.
- 2,797
- total births
- 1891–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Bernetta was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
60 babies were named Bernetta in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Bernetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bernetta's SSA record in two at 1941 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 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bernetta at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Bernetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1989
- Peak year (1921)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Bernetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Bernetta's strongest decade.
473 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Bernetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 40
1890s
40 births
- 1900s 96
1900s
96 births
- 1910s
1910s
378 births
- 1920s
1920s
468 births
- 1930s
1930s
352 births
- 1940s
1940s
323 births
- 1950s
1950s
473 births
- 1960s
1960s
365 births
- 1970s
1970s
230 births
- 1980s 72
1980s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 473 births (17% of all-time use).
How Bernetta 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 Bernetta's total volume
Bernetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bernetta by state
Where Bernetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 114 | 4.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 57 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 43 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 38 | 1.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 25 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 16 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 15 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 11 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Bernetta's total US births 4.1%
Even split
114 of 2,797 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Bernetta appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernetta? ▼
2,797 babies have been named Bernetta since 1891. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1921 with 60 births.
When was Bernetta most popular? ▼
Bernetta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 473 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Bernetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernetta are Pennsylvania (114 births), Illinois (57 births), Ohio (43 births).
How long has the name Bernetta been used? ▼
Records for Bernetta go back to 1891, giving 99 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Bernetta? ▼
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 Bernetta's data
- Bernetta's decade-level peak was the 1950s (473 total births); usage has since declined to 72 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Bernettas (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Bernetta
Nearby Names Like Bernetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernetta
Bertha Girl
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Bernice Girl
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Bernadette Girl
#1242 54,973 births
Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
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Compare Bernetta side by side: Bernetta vs Bertha Bernetta vs Bernice Bernetta vs Bernadette
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1891–1989 (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. "Bernetta: Baby Name Since 1891 - 2,797 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernetta. 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 Bernetta 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 June 2026.