Bernadine
Bernadine is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave as a bear or strong bear.
Origin and history
Bernadine is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from Bernard. It combines roots meaning 'bear' and 'brave' or 'hardy'. Though popular in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States, it has become a rare choice in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
21,933 babies in the United States have been named Bernadine since 1880. It ranks #996 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2078.
States where it is most popular
- IL (14.9 %)
- PA (13.3 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- WI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 70 |
| 1890-1900 | 181 |
| 1900-1910 | 626 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,932 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,227 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,256 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,184 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,776 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,794 |
| 1970-1980 | 477 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Bernadine
- Bernadine Dohrn: Activist, Law Professor
- Bernadine Healy: Cardiologist, Health Administrator
Nicknames
Bernie, Berni, Dee, Dena
Fun facts
- Bernadine reached its peak in U.S. popularity during the 1920s and 1930s before gradually declining.
- It derives from the Old High German name Bernhart, joining 'bera' (bear) and 'hart' (brave/hardy).