How Many People Are Named Bernardo?

Complete statistics for the name Bernardo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bernardo
Rare
Spanish

Bernardo means 'protector' and has a rich history. It's very rare, with just 1 in 35,533 Americans sharing this name, making it special indeed. The name peaked in popularity back in 1995.

~7,238
Living in US
1 in 45,793
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Caring
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

111,037
Worldwide Bearers
#1,217
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
15,888
🇵🇾 Paraguay
14,609
🇵🇹 Portugal
12,443
🇨🇺 Cuba
12,389
🇮🇹 Italy
11,649
🇻🇪 Venezuela
11,407
🇧🇴 Bolivia
10,237
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
9,655
🇪🇨 Ecuador
4,448
🇺🇾 Uruguay
1,895

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,287 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
4,384
Would be under 30 (40%)
4,184
Would be 30–60 (38%)
2,466
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 11,034 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
75
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bernardo Through the Generations

Bernardo has seen a steady presence in American naming trends, with its peak year being 1995 when 240 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 9,287 people named Bernardo living in the United States, reflecting a name that's more popular among younger generations. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 40% under 30, 38% between 30 and 60, and 22% over 60, indicating a modern, yet established name choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,129
Texas 2,785
New York 608
Florida 463
Illinois 388
Arizona 376
Massachusetts 177
New Jersey 147
New Mexico 85
Washington 39

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bernardo's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Bernardo

How Many People Have the Name Bernardo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,238 people in the United States currently share the name Bernardo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,793 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Bernardo a Common or Rare Name?

Bernardo is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bernardo Mean?

Bernardo means "protector" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bernardo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bernardo Most Popular?

The name Bernardo reached peak popularity in 1995, with 240 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bernardo?

Approximately 7,238 people named Bernardo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,238. That works out to roughly 1 in 45,793 Americans.

Is Bernardo a rare name?

Bernardo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,793 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bernardo mean?

Bernardo means "protector" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Bernardo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bernardo are male and 0% are female.

When was Bernardo most popular?

Bernardo peaked in 1995 with 240 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,238
All-Time Births7,238
1 in X1 in 45,793
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1995
World Rank#1,217
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.