How Many People Are Named Bernita?
Complete statistics for the name Bernita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bernita is a rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly unique; only 2,391 people named Bernita live in the US today, which means 1 in 138,040 Americans have this name; most people named Bernita are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is believed to represent a person with a strong sense of purpose and a deep connection to spiritual guidance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 4,629 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: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bernita Through the Generations
Bernita has been a name that's seen steady usage through the decades, but it's definitely a name that's more popular among older generations. With 3,842 individuals over the age of 60, it's clear that the majority of those named Bernita were born during the mid-20th century when the name was at its peak in 1954 with 117 births. The name's current stability suggests it's a classic that doesn't follow the trends of more modern names, maintaining its charm and uniqueness across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bernita's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bernita
How Many People Have the Name Bernita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,391 people in the United States currently share the name Bernita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 138,040 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bernita a Common or Rare Name?
Bernita 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 Bernita Mean?
Bernita means "creative variant of Bernice" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bernita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bernita Most Popular?
The name Bernita reached peak popularity in 1954, with 117 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 Bernita?
Approximately 2,391 people named Bernita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,629. That works out to roughly 1 in 138,040 Americans.
Is Bernita a rare name?
Bernita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 138,040 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bernita mean?
Bernita means "creative variant of Bernice" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bernita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bernita are male and 100% are female.
When was Bernita most popular?
Bernita peaked in 1954 with 117 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.