How Many People Are Named Berneda?

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

Berneda
Very Rare
French

Berneda is a very rare female name, with only 123 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,689,837 Americans. The majority of those named Berneda are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~123
Living in US
1 in 2,689,837
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bernadette
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Dignified
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

471
Worldwide Bearers
#392,250
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
462
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
123 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
564
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 569 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
74

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

📜 Berneda Through the Generations

Berneda has been a name that has seen steady usage since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 26 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though its usage has declined significantly since then. Today, the name is predominantly associated with older generations, with 99% of those named Berneda being over 60 years old. This reflects a name that has remained a niche choice, cherished by a select few families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 39

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Berneda's French roots

📄 About the Name Berneda

How Many People Have the Name Berneda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 123 people in the United States currently share the name Berneda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,689,837 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Berneda a Common or Rare Name?

Berneda is classified as Very 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 Berneda Mean?

Berneda means "creative variant of Bernadette" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Berneda Most Popular?

The name Berneda reached peak popularity in 1921, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Berneda?

Approximately 123 people named Berneda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 569. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,689,837 Americans.

Is Berneda a rare name?

Berneda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,689,837 Americans has this name.

What does the name Berneda mean?

Berneda means "creative variant of Bernadette" and comes from French origins.

Is Berneda more male or female?

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

When was Berneda most popular?

Berneda peaked in 1921 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US123
All-Time Births569
1 in X1 in 2,689,837
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1921
World Rank#392,250
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.