Bernard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1318 in 2024 with 147 recorded births. This places Bernard in the top 9% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 323 births ranking #565. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 11,669 boys born was named Bernard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.