Total births
52
Boys' name · since 1915
Berney
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Berney, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1915–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Berney is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 52 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Berney recorded 52 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1962.
- 52 total births
- 1915–1962 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
52 boys have been named Berney since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1962.
- 52
- total births
- 1915–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Berney was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
10 babies were named Berney in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Berney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Berney's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Berney at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Berney popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1962
- Peak year (1962)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Berney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Berney's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Berney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
25 births
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 25 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berney? ▼
52 babies have been named Berney since 1915. It was last recorded in 1962. The peak year was 1962 with 10 births.
When was Berney most popular? ▼
Berney was most popular in the 1950s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Berney been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Berney since 1915 -- 48 years through the most recent 1962 data.
What names are similar to Berney? ▼
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 Berney's data
- Berney's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1960s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Berney
Nearby Names Like Berney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berney
Bernard Boy
#1318 200,087 births
Bert Boy
#8312 33,585 births
Bernardo Boy
#1342 11,175 births
Bernie Boy
#5454 9,225 births
Bertram Boy
#7766 7,955 births
Compare Berney side by side: Berney vs Bernard Berney vs Bert Berney vs Bernardo
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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, 1915–1962 (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. "Berney: Baby Name Since 1915 - 52 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berney. 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 Berney 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.