Bernardo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bernardo is a name of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning 'brave as a bear'. It evolved from the Old High German name Bernhard, and has variants such as Bernard and Benoît. The name has historical significance due to its association with nobility and strength, and it has been popular in various cultures. It does not have a biblical background but is seen as a strong, traditional name today.
The name Bernardo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bernardo has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bernardo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1247th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1140th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 943rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 811th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 755th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 998th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1372nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Bernardo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bernardo"
Pronunciation
/bərˈnɑːrdoʊ/
Origin
Spanish and Italian
Etymology
The name Bernardo is derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
Meaning
brave as a bear
Language Evolution
Bernhard (Old High German), Bernardo (Italian and Spanish), Bernard (English and French)
Historical Usage
The name became popular in medieval Europe and was commonly used among royalty and nobility, particularly in Spain and Italy.
Variants & Derivatives
Bernard, Benoît, Bernie
Modern Popularity & Image
Bernardo is viewed as a strong and traditional name, often associated with strength and bravery.
Famous People
Bernardo O'Higgins, Chilean independence leader, Bernardo Silva, Portuguese footballer, Bernardo Bertolucci, Italian film director
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bernardo"
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 "Bernardo"
"Bernardo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1247th of 7545 | 529 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1140th of 6773 | 649 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 943rd of 7552 | 1,193 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 811th of 10718 | 1,621 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 755th of 16616 | 2,646 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 998th of 24088 | 2,777 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1372nd of 23106 | 1,607 |
Regional Popularity of "Bernardo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
35.63% 843rd/2366 |
45.88% 524th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
32.55% 766th/2353 |
34.07% 527th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
32.88% 799th/2430 |
26.43% 754th/2853 |
22.52% 625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.06% 971st/2937 |
20.59% 717th/3483 |
21.21% 746th/3518 |
13.80% 558th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.50% 1124th/3685 |
20.22% 905th/4475 |
15.52% 806th/5194 |
7.65% 483rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.96% 1510th/4582 |
31.02% 1602nd/5164 |
13.39% 979th/7313 |
8.62% 643rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.56% 2054th/3984 |
24.87% 1116th/4487 |
19.10% 1303rd/6822 |
16.67% 1046th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Bernardo" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bernardo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bernardo" 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.