Boys name · Illinois
Bernard in Illinois
Bernard was the 1312th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Bernard that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 12,937 babies Bernard.
Popularity over time
Bernard in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 48 | 40th |
| 1926 | 284 | 41st |
| 1943 | 181 | 70th |
| 1959 | 151 | 128th |
| 1976 | 37 | 268th |
| 1992 | 34 | 338th |
| 2009 | 5 | 1403rd |
| 2025 | 5 | 1312th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 40th in 1910 to 1312th in 2025.
The most babies named Bernard in Illinois in a single year was 329, in 1921. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 1919.
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 Illinois?
Bernard was the 1312th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Bernard that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 12,937 babies Bernard.
How many babies are named Bernard in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Bernard in Illinois. The most babies named Bernard in Illinois in a single year was 329, in 1921.
What is the rank of Bernard in Illinois?
Bernard ranked 1312th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 1919.
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.