Bernard
A boys’ name of Germanic origin, meaning brave bear; strong as a bear.
Babies a year
42
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#782
42 babies
In 2025, 42 babies in England and Wales were named Bernard. In the US, 160 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 4,505 in 1924.
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