9,572births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1957Peak · British Columbia
#577Ireland 2025
Bernie is a boy name family recorded 9,572 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#577 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1957, at 14.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bernie
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie | English | 9,225 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1937 | ▼ 10 % |
| Bernie | English | 285 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1124 | 2023 | ▲ 88 % |
| Bernie | English | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1994 | – |
| Bernie | English | 22 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #577 | 2025 | new |
| Bernie | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1965 | – |
| Bernie | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1957 | – |
Questions about Bernie
How popular is the name Bernie?
In 2025 it ranked #577 in Ireland. Official registers record 9,572 births across 6 countries.
When was Bernie most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1957, at 14.5 births per 100,000.
Is Bernie a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bernie is a boy name.