Bernadette
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave as a Bear; Strong
Background: The name Bernadette originates from the French name 'Bernadette,' which is a diminutive form of 'Bernard.' The name 'Bernard' itself is derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This etymology highlights attributes associated with strength and courage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#545
Total births
54,788
Most popular decade
1950s
(32,103 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+357 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1962
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,033
- Peak year
- 1967
- Peak year births
- 8
- Peak rank
- #2,985
- Most recent year
- 1983
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #6,237
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #628
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 1,494
- Peak rank
- #213
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 186
- Recent rank
- #1,245
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).