Bernell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bernell is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'little bear'. It evolved from historical forms such as Bernhard and has variations like Bernie. The name has a vintage charm and is relatively unique in modern times, with no biblical relevance.
The name Bernell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Bernell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Bernell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1726th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1450th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1615th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2784th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4889th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16086th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2415th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2013th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4087th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12822nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Bernell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bernell"
Pronunciation
/bɜrˈnɛl/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Bernell is derived from the Germanic elements 'bern', meaning 'bear', and 'nella', a diminutive form indicating 'little' or 'young'.
Meaning
little bear
Language Evolution
Bernhard, Bernell, Bernie
Historical Usage
The name Bernell gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variation of traditional names like Bernard.
Variants & Derivatives
Bernie, Bernhardt, Bernal
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bernell is considered a unique and somewhat vintage name, evoking a sense of nostalgia and individuality.
Famous People
Bernell K. M. Smith, American author, Bernell McDonald, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bernell"
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 "Bernell"
"Bernell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1726th of 7545 | 312 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1450th of 6773 | 410 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1615th of 7552 | 445 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2784th of 10718 | 205 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4889th of 16616 | 150 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16086th of 24088 | 25 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 19426th of 23106 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2415th of 9107 | 238 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2013th of 9204 | 317 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4087th of 12526 | 172 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12822nd of 19264 | 23 |
Regional Popularity of "Bernell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.79% 1059th/1416 |
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81.45% 1927th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
66.94% 1575th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
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40.73% 1162nd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
58.63% 1722nd/2937 |
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47.84% 1683rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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64.02% 3325th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bernell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
71.26% 1686th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
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| 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 "Bernell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bernell" 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.