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Rank #1318 · Falling since 2020
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Popularity score: 27 · SSA Rank: #1318
Rare · Distinctive · Familiar · Common · Very Common
Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Bernard scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.
Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.
Bernard shows non-drift behavior in 29% of its 224-year history. Something real is pushing this name — not just fashion cycles.
Source: Namesake null-model analysis · Phase 5 · Lieberson (2000) framework →
Qualities shared by notable Bernards
Bernard is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1318 in the US in 2024.
Notable Bernards
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