Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Bernie
Endangered
Down 96.1% from peak
Peak era
1960
Peak births
231
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Bernie
How many people are named Bernie?
An estimated 4,260 living Americans are named Bernie.
How rare is Bernie?
Bernie is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.1% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Bernie?
The median age of a living American named Bernie is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 70 years old.
Is Bernie still popular?
No. Bernie is endangered as a baby name, down 96.1% from its 1960 peak with 9 births in 2025.
Where is Bernie most common?
Bernie has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 9.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
96.1%
2025
9
All-time
9,225