Bernard is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1012 in 2014 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 62 births ranking #613. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 21.7%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 11,862 boys born was named Bernard. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.