Bernadine
Every Bernadine since 1882 — 21,933 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bernadine
Bernadine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,465 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 21,933 American babies have been named Bernadine. Its peak came in 1924, when 563 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bernadine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bernadine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,465 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,668 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,366 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,638 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,068 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,650 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,125 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,265 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,127 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,263 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,619 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,702 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,806 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,054 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,769 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,128 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,847 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,225 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,262 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,105 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,505 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,296 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,541 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,362 |
| 1970 | 91 | #1,224 |
| 1965 | 173 | #757 |
| 1960 | 260 | #624 |
| 1955 | 213 | #636 |
| 1950 | 287 | #479 |
| 1945 | 282 | #423 |
| 1940 | 324 | #363 |
| 1935 | 406 | #303 |
| 1930 | 533 | #280 |
| 1925 | 541 | #289 |
| 1920 | 469 | #301 |
| 1915 | 354 | #314 |
| 1910 | 97 | #400 |
| 1905 | 57 | #447 |
| 1900 | 37 | #569 |
| 1895 | 19 | #727 |
| 1890 | 11 | #833 |
| 1885 | 9 | #749 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bernadine in 2025?
Bernadine ranked #13,465 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bernadine?
21,933 babies have been named Bernadine in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bernadine most popular?
Bernadine peaked in 1924, when 563 newborns received the name.
Is Bernadine a boy or girl name?
Bernadine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bernadine rising or falling?
Bernadine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.