Boys name · California
Bernard in California
Bernard was the 1517th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 11 babies named Bernard that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,140 babies Bernard.
Popularity over time
Bernard in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 72nd |
| 1926 | 62 | 116th |
| 1943 | 58 | 182nd |
| 1959 | 115 | 219th |
| 1976 | 55 | 346th |
| 1992 | 42 | 579th |
| 2009 | 12 | 1435th |
| 2025 | 11 | 1517th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 72nd in 1910 to 1517th in 2025.
The most babies named Bernard in California in a single year was 124, in 1961. Its best showing was 65th among boys names in 1915.
Across the country, Bernard reached its best rank of 13th in District of Columbia (1911). See Bernard in every state →
How popular is Bernard in California?
Bernard was the 1517th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 11 babies named Bernard that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,140 babies Bernard.
How many babies are named Bernard in California?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Bernard in California. The most babies named Bernard in California in a single year was 124, in 1961.
What is the rank of Bernard in California?
Bernard ranked 1517th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 65th among boys names in 1915.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.