How Many People Are Named Bernerd?

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

Bernerd
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Bernerd is a very rare male name, with only 140 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,360,772 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1920 with 23 births, and now most people named Bernerd are over 60.

~140
Living in US
1 in 2,360,772
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bernard
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

865
Worldwide Bearers
#276,748
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
354
🇳🇬 Nigeria
174
🇨🇩 DR Congo
123
🇺🇬 Uganda
55
🇿🇦 South Africa
54
🇰🇪 Kenya
11
🇹🇼 Taiwan
11
🇬🇧 England
10
🇮🇳 India
9
🇨🇦 Canada
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
140 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
22
Would be 30–60 (4%)
505
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 527 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
82

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

📜 Bernerd Through the Generations

Bernerd has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1920 with 23 births. Today, there are only 140 people named Bernerd living in the US, with the majority being over 60 years old. The name's stability suggests it's a classic, old-school choice that's held steady through the decades, though it's definitely not one you hear every day.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bernerd's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Bernerd

How Many People Have the Name Bernerd?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 140 people in the United States currently share the name Bernerd. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,360,772 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bernerd a Common or Rare Name?

Bernerd 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 Bernerd Mean?

Bernerd means "creative variant of Bernard" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bernerd Most Popular?

The name Bernerd reached peak popularity in 1920, with 23 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 Bernerd?

Approximately 140 people named Bernerd live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 527. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,360,772 Americans.

Is Bernerd a rare name?

Bernerd is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,360,772 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bernerd mean?

Bernerd means "creative variant of Bernard" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Bernerd more male or female?

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

When was Bernerd most popular?

Bernerd peaked in 1920 with 23 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 US140
All-Time Births527
1 in X1 in 2,360,772
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1920
World Rank#276,748
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.