Berne

Boy name

Berne has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1931.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1931 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Bernieboy

10,760 babies since 1880

Verneboy

6,719 babies since 1880

Fernegirl

4,676 babies since 1884

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Berne.

48 babies since 1916

48 babies since 1919

48 babies since 1920

48 babies since 1927

49 babies since 1892

49 babies since 1894

49 babies since 1915

49 babies since 1918

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Sibling name ideas for Berne

Same era and popularity as Berne, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Libera Marguritte Narvell Movita

Brothers

Waitman Huron Virden Alcuin

FAQ

How popular is the name Berne?

Berne has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Berne peak?

Berne peaked in 1931, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Berne a girl or boy name?

Berne is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Berne are boys).

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