Bernard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #656 in 2000 with 275 recorded births. This places Bernard in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 323 births ranking #565. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.9%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 7,142 boys born was named Bernard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.