Bernardo
Every Bernardo since 1888 — 11,175 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bernardo
Bernardo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,347 in 2025 with 140 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 11,175 American babies have been named Bernardo. Its peak came in 1995, when 240 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Bernardo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bernardo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1,347 |
| 2024 | 143 | #1,341 |
| 2023 | 146 | #1,310 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1,301 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1,480 |
| 2020 | 114 | #1,490 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1,171 |
| 2018 | 140 | #1,300 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1,404 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,314 |
| 2015 | 131 | #1,340 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,493 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1,307 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,409 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,251 |
| 2010 | 140 | #1,251 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1,106 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1,091 |
| 2007 | 202 | #971 |
| 2006 | 188 | #985 |
| 2005 | 182 | #959 |
| 2004 | 197 | #879 |
| 2003 | 164 | #975 |
| 2002 | 195 | #848 |
| 2001 | 189 | #849 |
| 2000 | 173 | #899 |
| 1995 | 240 | #683 |
| 1990 | 178 | #761 |
| 1985 | 109 | #866 |
| 1980 | 144 | #729 |
| 1975 | 111 | #788 |
| 1970 | 93 | #835 |
| 1965 | 83 | #809 |
| 1960 | 68 | #916 |
| 1955 | 55 | #1,011 |
| 1950 | 50 | #978 |
| 1945 | 47 | #943 |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,251 |
| 1935 | 35 | #1,099 |
| 1930 | 43 | #1,054 |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,077 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,120 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,796 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,326 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #991 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Bernardo
- Bernardo Bertolucci Film director · 1941–2018
- Bernardo Provenzano Mafioso · 1933–2016
- Bernardo O'Higgins Politician · 1778–1842
- Bernardo Bellotto Painter · 1721–1780
- Bernardo Rossellino Sculptor · 1409–1464
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bernardo in 2025?
Bernardo ranked #1,347 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 140 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bernardo?
11,175 babies have been named Bernardo in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bernardo most popular?
Bernardo peaked in 1995, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Bernardo a boy or girl name?
Bernardo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bernardo rising or falling?
Bernardo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bernardo?
Well-known people named Bernardo include Bernardo Bertolucci (film director), Bernardo Provenzano (mafioso), Bernardo O'Higgins (politician).