Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1947
Bernistine
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Bernistine, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1947–1955
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 girls have been named Bernistine since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Bernistine recorded 10 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1955.
- 10 total births
- 1947–1955 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Bernistine since 1947, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1955.
- 10
- total births
- 1947–1955
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Bernistine was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
5 babies were named Bernistine in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Bernistine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bernistine's full recorded timeline at 1955, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1947, with just 5 recorded births.
Bernistine at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Bernistine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1955
- Peak year (1947)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Bernistine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Bernistine's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Bernistine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernistine? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 10 babies named Bernistine. The most recent recorded year was 1955. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 5 births.
When was Bernistine most popular? ▼
Bernistine was most popular in the 1940s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
How long has the name Bernistine been used? ▼
Bernistine has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 9 years of data through 1955.
What names are similar to Bernistine? ▼
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 Bernistine's data
- Bernistine's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- 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 Bernistine
Nearby Names Like Bernistine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernistine
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Bernice Girl
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Bernadette Girl
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Bernadine Girl
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Bertie Girl
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Compare Bernistine side by side: Bernistine vs Bertha Bernistine vs Bernice Bernistine vs Bernadette
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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, 1947–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bernistine: Baby Name Since 1947 - 10 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernistine. 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 Bernistine 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.