Total births
20
Boys' name · since 1927
Bernt
20 babies named Bernt in U.S. Social Security records since 1927, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1927–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Bernt sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 20 recorded since 1927.
Social Security Administration records show Bernt recorded 20 times among boys since 1927, 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 1927 to 1983.
- 20 total births
- 1927–1983 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 boys have been named Bernt since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1983.
- 20
- total births
- 1927–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Bernt was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
5 babies were named Bernt in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Bernt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bernt splits its recorded history at 1960: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births).
Bernt at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Bernt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1983
- Peak year (1927)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Bernt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bernt's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Bernt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bernt? ▼
20 babies have been named Bernt since 1927. It was last recorded in 1983. The peak year was 1927 with 5 births.
When was Bernt most popular? ▼
Bernt was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Bernt been used? ▼
Records for Bernt go back to 1927, giving 57 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Bernt? ▼
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 Bernt's data
- Bernt's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1980s (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 Bernt
Nearby Names Like Bernt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bernt
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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 Bernt side by side: Bernt vs Bernard Bernt vs Bert Bernt vs Bernardo
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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, 1927–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bernt: Baby Name Since 1927 - 20 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bernt. 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 Bernt 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.