Bernardo
Boy name · #1347 in 2025 · Uniqueness 60/100
Bernardo is currently the #1347 boy name in the United States — 140 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1340, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,857 boys born in 2025 was named Bernardo.
The 137-year story
Bernardo first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 240 boys were named Bernardo — good for #683 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Bernardo per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Bernardo in class?
Bernardo scores 60 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Bernardo is most common
Geography matters for names, and Bernardo is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Bernardos were CA (30), FL (20), TX (20), MA (16), IL (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Bernardo
Statistically, parents drawn to Bernardo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Everardo, Abelardo, Gerardo, Rolando, and Edgardo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Bernardo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1347 |
| 2024 | 143 | #1341 |
| 2023 | 146 | #1309 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1300 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1479 |
| 2020 | 114 | #1489 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1171 |
| 2018 | 140 | #1299 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1402 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1313 |
| 2015 | 131 | #1340 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1492 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1305 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1407 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1250 |
| 2010 | 140 | #1250 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1103 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1090 |
| 2007 | 202 | #971 |
| 2006 | 188 | #985 |
| 2005 | 182 | #959 |
| 2004 | 197 | #878 |
| 2003 | 164 | #975 |
| 2002 | 195 | #848 |
| 2001 | 189 | #849 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bernardo a popular boy name?
Bernardo ranked #1347 among boys in 2025 with 140 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1340.
When was the name Bernardo most popular?
Bernardo peaked in 1995, when 240 American boys received the name (ranked #683 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Bernardo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,857 newborn American boys was named Bernardo. It scores 60/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.