Bernardo
Bernardo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave as a bear or strong bear.
Origin and history
Bernardo is a classic masculine name derived from Germanic elements meaning strong or brave as a bear. It is widely used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian traditions and maintains steady usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
11,175 babies in the United States have been named Bernardo since 1880. It ranks #1122 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1184.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.5 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 204 |
| 1920-1930 | 383 |
| 1930-1940 | 335 |
| 1940-1950 | 448 |
| 1950-1960 | 600 |
| 1960-1970 | 774 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,072 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,367 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,977 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,827 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,334 |
| 2020-2029 | 810 |
Famous people named Bernardo
- Bernardo Bertolucci: Director, Screenwriter
- Bernardo Silva: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Bernie, Nardo
Fun facts
- The name combines the ancient Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong).
- It serves as the primary Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian equivalent of the English name Bernard.