Holding steady.
Popularity of Bernetha since 1912
Babies named Bernetha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 69 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bernetha is a rare 20th-century American invention, first recorded in 1912. It reached its highest popularity in 1936, during the 1930s decade when creative feminine names were in vogue. The name has remained stable in usage since its peak, though it has never been common. With no clear etymology, Bernetha likely follows the pattern of blending sounds from familiar names like Bertha or Bernice with the popular -etha ending. Its usage has been nearly exclusive to girls.
Bernetha first appeared in U.S. records around 1912 and saw modest use through the 1930s, peaking in 1936. The name appears to be a feminine elaboration, possibly influenced by names like Bernice or Bertha combined with the fashionable -etha suffix. No clear derivation from a known root word or language has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bernie, Netha, Berna
Variants: Berneth, Bernitha
Sibling names for Bernetha
Names that share Bernetha's style, for a brother or sister.
