Bernhard

Boy name

Bernhard has been given to 1,671 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,671

Peak year

1916 (55 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

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

201,070 babies since 1880

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

1,701 babies since 1880

1,641 babies since 1885

1,639 babies since 1880

1,638 babies since 1893

1,714 babies since 1880

1,628 babies since 1880

1,717 babies since 1882

1,723 babies since 1888

How popular is the name Bernhard?

Bernhard has been given to 1,671 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bernhard peak?

Bernhard peaked in 1916, when 55 babies were given the name.

Is Bernhard a girl or boy name?

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

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