Bernardino
Every Bernardino since 1911 — 1,649 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bernardino
Bernardino is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1911, 1,649 American babies have been named Bernardino. Its peak came in 1974, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bernardino stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bernardino year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,486 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,601 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,395 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,694 |
| 2019 | 6 | #10,962 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,807 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,509 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,431 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,124 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,354 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,850 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,735 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,125 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,245 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,262 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,335 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,265 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,179 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,841 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,933 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,503 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,650 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,202 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,964 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,175 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,375 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,070 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,894 |
| 1965 | 17 | #1,922 |
| 1960 | 22 | #1,731 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,536 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,945 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,138 |
| 1940 | 13 | #1,989 |
| 1935 | 14 | #1,934 |
| 1930 | 16 | #1,895 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,938 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,145 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,078 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Bernardino
- Bernardino of Siena Physician · 1380–1444
- Bernardino Luini Painter · 1475–1532
- Bernardino de Sahagún Writer · 1499–1590
- Bernardino Ramazzini Physician · 1633–1714
- Bernardino Telesio Philosopher · 1509–1588
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bernardino in 2025?
Bernardino did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Bernardino?
1,649 babies have been named Bernardino in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bernardino most popular?
Bernardino peaked in 1974, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Bernardino a boy or girl name?
Bernardino is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bernardino rising or falling?
Bernardino is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bernardino?
Well-known people named Bernardino include Bernardino of Siena (physician), Bernardino Luini (painter), Bernardino de Sahagún (writer).