Total births
787
Girls' name · since 1913
Bernette
787 babies named Bernette in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1948. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 787
- total births
- 1913–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Bernette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 787 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bernette has been recorded 787 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1979.
- 787 total births
- 1913–1979 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
787 girls have been named Bernette since 1913, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1979.
- 787
- total births
- 1913–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Bernette was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
23 babies were named Bernette in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Bernette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bernette's SSA record in two at 1946 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 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bernette at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Bernette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1979
- Peak year (1948)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Bernette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Bernette's strongest decade.
158 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Bernette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
72 births
- 1920s
1920s
119 births
- 1930s
1930s
103 births
- 1940s
1940s
128 births
- 1950s
1950s
158 births
- 1960s
1960s
139 births
- 1970s
1970s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 158 births (20% of all-time use).
How Bernette 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 Bernette's total volume
Bernette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bernette by state
Where Bernette concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 15 | 1.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.6% |
Minnesota share of Bernette's total US births 1.9%
Even split
15 of 787 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernette? ▼
Bernette has been given to 787 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1979. 23 babies were born in 1948, its single highest year.
When was Bernette most popular? ▼
Bernette was most popular in the 1950s decade with 158 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Bernette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernette are Minnesota (15 births), New York (5 births), Wisconsin (5 births).
How long has the name Bernette been used? ▼
Records for Bernette go back to 1913, giving 67 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Bernette? ▼
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 Bernette's data
- Bernette's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (158 total births) through the 1970s (68) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Bernettes (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Bernette
Nearby Names Like Bernette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernette
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Bernice Girl
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Bernadette Girl
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Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
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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, 1913–1979 (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. "Bernette: Baby Name Since 1913 - 787 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernette. 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 Bernette 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.