Feminine dossier · first seen 1888

Bernardine

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1925
Peak births
85
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Bernardine

How many people are named Bernardine?

Based on SSA birth records through 1978, an estimated 619 Americans born with the name Bernardine may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1978.

How rare is Bernardine?

Bernardine has not appeared in SSA records since 1978. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Bernardine?

The median age of a living American named Bernardine is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 64 and 79 years old.

Is Bernardine still popular?

No. Bernardine is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1978.

Where is Bernardine most common?

Bernardine has its strongest geographic signal in Pennsylvania, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.

1888Peak 19252025
peak 1925 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1925
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
3,128