Bernadine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bernadine is a name of Latin origin, derived from Bernard, which means 'brave as a bear'. It evolved through various historical forms, including Bernardus. The name has a sophisticated image today and has gained popularity since the early 20th century. It does not have significant biblical relevance.
The name Bernadine is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bernadine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bernadine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 310th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 566th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1406th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5988th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12069th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17754th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bernadine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bernadine"
Pronunciation
/ˌbɜrnəˈdiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Bernadine is derived from the Latin name 'Bernardinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Bernard'. The name 'Bernard' itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ber' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'.
Meaning
brave as a bear
Language Evolution
Bernard, Bernardus, Bernardine
Historical Usage
The name Bernadine gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It was often used in religious contexts, given its connections to saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Bernadette, Bernie, Bernie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bernadine is viewed as an elegant and somewhat vintage name, often associated with sophistication and grace.
Famous People
Bernadine Dohrn, American activist, Bernadine Healy, American physician and former president of the American Heart Association
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bernadine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bernadine"
"Bernadine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 310th of 9107 | 7,762 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 328th of 9204 | 7,169 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 566th of 12526 | 5,139 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1406th of 19264 | 1,202 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5988th of 27321 | 214 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12069th of 35406 | 117 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17754th of 30306 | 36 |
Regional Popularity of "Bernadine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bernadine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
12.50% 177th/1416 |
22.63% 312th/1379 |
25.06% 593rd/2366 |
30.12% 344th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.00% 201st/1546 |
19.28% 300th/1556 |
24.69% 581st/2353 |
28.70% 444th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.33% 475th/2227 |
23.05% 560th/2430 |
21.98% 627th/2853 |
22.23% 617th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.76% 1344th/2937 |
39.19% 1365th/3483 |
51.31% 1805th/3518 |
25.99% 1051st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bernadine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bernadine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.