Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Bernadette
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1958
Peak births
1,494
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19582025
Quick answers about Bernadette
How many people are named Bernadette?
An estimated 37,282 living Americans are named Bernadette.
How rare is Bernadette?
Bernadette is uncommon among babies today, with 241 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.9% from its 1958 peak.
How old is the typical Bernadette?
The median age of a living American named Bernadette is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 71 years old.
Is Bernadette still popular?
Yes — Bernadette is currently rising in popularity, with 241 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.9× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1958
Decline from peak
83.9%
2025
241
All-time
54,973