Total births
423
Boys' name · since 1908
Bernhardt
Bernhardt has 423 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 423
- total births
- 1908–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Bernhardt is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 423 have been recorded since 1908.
Social Security Administration records show Bernhardt recorded 423 times among boys since 1908, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1908 to 1964.
- 423 total births
- 1908–1964 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
423 boys have been named Bernhardt since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1964.
- 423
- total births
- 1908–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Bernhardt was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
19 babies were named Bernhardt in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Bernhardt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bernhardt splits its recorded history at 1930: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1908 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bernhardt at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Bernhardt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1964
- Peak year (1915)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Bernhardt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bernhardt's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Bernhardt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
133 births
- 1920s
1920s
139 births
- 1930s
1930s
77 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 139 births (33% of all-time use).
Bernhardt by state
Where Bernhardt concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
Minnesota share of Bernhardt's total US births 2.4%
Even split
10 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernhardt? ▼
Bernhardt has been given to 423 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1964. 19 babies were born in 1915, its single highest year.
When was Bernhardt most popular? ▼
Bernhardt was most popular in the 1920s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Bernhardt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bernhardt are Minnesota (10 births), Illinois (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Bernhardt been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bernhardt since 1908 -- 57 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Bernhardt? ▼
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 Bernhardt's data
- Bernhardt's decade-level peak was the 1920s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Bernhardts (10 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 Bernhardt
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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, 1908–1964 (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. "Bernhardt: Baby Name Since 1908 - 423 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernhardt. 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 Bernhardt 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.