Bernie
Boy nameBernie has been given to 10,760 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1960.
Meaning & origin /ˈbɝni/
male): From Bernard + -ie. * (female): From Bernadette + -ie or Bernice + -ie.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,760
Peak year
1960 (266 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -18%
Gender split
14% girls / 86% boys
Rank through the decades
Bernie's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #558 |
| 1925 | #630 |
| 1950 | #607 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bernie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bernie.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bernie?
Bernie has been given to 10,760 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bernie peak?
Bernie peaked in 1960, when 266 babies were given the name.
Is Bernie a girl or boy name?
Bernie is primarily a boy name (86% of babies named Bernie are boys).
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