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Bernel

BER-nel /bərˈnɛl/

At a glance

In short
Bernel is a strong and unique name for baby boys with English origins and a charming sound.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1967 (#3,966)
Babies in 1967
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,829 in 1939
First recorded
1939

Meaning of Bernel

Bernel is a strong and unique name for baby boys. With English origins, Bernel carries a charming sound and meaning. Pronounced as BER-nel, this name has a distinct rhythm that rolls off the tongue effortlessly. Bernel is also sometimes spelled as Bernell. Although not currently ranking high on the popularity charts, Bernel had its peak in the 1940s when it was given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States. This rarity adds an air of exclusivity to the name, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their little one.

How to pronounce Bernel

English

Popularity of Bernel in the U.S.

Bernel was last recorded in the U.S. in 1967, ranked #3,966 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,829 in 1939. It first appears in the records in 1939.

Bar and line chart: Bernel in the U.S., 1939–1967. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1939 and 5 in 1967. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,829 in 1939, #3,966 in 1967.
  • Boys named Bernel (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1939–1967. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1939⁠–⁠1967 5 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196753,966▼ 18
196653,948back
196254,033back
194363,231back
193972,829new