Bernabe
Bernabe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of encouragement, son of consolation.
Origin and history
Bernabe is a Spanish form of the biblical name Barnabas, derived from Aramaic elements meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'. Historically associated with St. Barnabas in the New Testament, it is used predominantly within Hispanic communities in the United States. It remains a uncommon male name in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,824 babies in the United States have been named Bernabe since 1880. It ranks #3001 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59 %)
- CA (38.5 %)
- NM (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 129 |
| 1930-1940 | 130 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 243 |
| 1990-2000 | 277 |
| 2000-2010 | 235 |
| 2010-2019 | 141 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Bernabe
- Bernabe Williams: Baseball Player, Musician
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Saint Barnabas, an early Christian disciple known for his generosity and role in spreading Christianity alongside Paul.
- Bernabe is the accented Spanish spelling of the classic Aramaic-derived name Barnabas.