Bernard is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #680 in 1996 with 23 recorded births. This places Bernard in the top 18% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 62 births ranking #613. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 13,848 boys born was named Bernard. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.