Bernardette

Girl name

Bernardette has been given to 232 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It peaked in 1964.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

232

Peak year

1964 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1935

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Bernardette — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Bernadettegirl

55,033 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Bernardette?

Bernardette has been given to 232 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bernardette peak?

Bernardette peaked in 1964, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Bernardette a girl or boy name?

Bernardette is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Bernardette are girls).

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