Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Bernardine
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1925
Peak births
85
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1888Peak 19252025
Quick answers about Bernardine
How many people are named Bernardine?
Based on SSA birth records through 1978, an estimated 908 Americans born with the name Bernardine may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1978.
How rare is Bernardine?
Bernardine has not appeared in SSA records since 1978. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Bernardine?
The median age of a living American named Bernardine is approximately 76 years, with most bearers falling between 67 and 84 years old.
Is Bernardine still popular?
No. Bernardine is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1978.
Peak year
1925
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
3,128