Bernhard
Pronunciation: [ b-ERNH-ahrd ]
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Bernhard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 547 babies have been named Bernhard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bernhard is past its peak , currently ranked #19,696 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,696
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Bernhard
Bernhard is a boy name .
Bernhard is currently ranked #19,696 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bernhard include Ber, Bern, Berny, Bernie, Bernh, Bernhy, Bernhie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bernhard include Bernard, Bernardo, Bernabe . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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