How Many People Are Named Bernetha?

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

Bernetha
Very Rare
Germanic

Bernetha is a very rare female name, with only 145 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 2,272,939 Americans. The vast majority of those named Bernetha are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1936.

~145
Living in US
1 in 2,272,939
Americans
1936
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bertha
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined Traditional
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they often take charge in situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

373
Worldwide Bearers
#449,413
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
350
🇯🇲 Jamaica
10
🇨🇬 Congo
4
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇭🇹 Haiti
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇳🇦 Namibia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
145 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
371
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 376 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: 1936

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
70

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

📜 Bernetha Through the Generations

Bernetha, a name that peaked in popularity in 1936 with 17 births, has seen a stable presence through the decades. Today, it's considered a very rare name, with only 145 individuals carrying it in the U.S., most of whom are over 60 years old. This age skew highlights how the name is predominantly associated with older generations, giving it a classic feel rather than a modern one.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 116

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bernetha's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Bernetha

How Many People Have the Name Bernetha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 145 people in the United States currently share the name Bernetha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,272,939 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bernetha a Common or Rare Name?

Bernetha 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 Bernetha Mean?

Bernetha means "creative variant of Bertha" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bernetha Most Popular?

The name Bernetha reached peak popularity in 1936, with 17 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 Bernetha?

Approximately 145 people named Bernetha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 376. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,272,939 Americans.

Is Bernetha a rare name?

Bernetha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,272,939 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bernetha mean?

Bernetha means "creative variant of Bertha" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Bernetha more male or female?

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

When was Bernetha most popular?

Bernetha peaked in 1936 with 17 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 US145
All-Time Births376
1 in X1 in 2,272,939
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1936
World Rank#449,413
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.