Bernardino Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationber-nar-DEE-no / bɛrnɑːrˈdiːnoʊItalian; Spanish
Meaning
Italian: brave as a bear; Spanish: bold as a bear
Historical & Cultural Background
Bernardino is derived from the Germanic name Bernard, which means 'brave as a bear.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain. The name has historical significance due to its association with Saint Bernardino of Siena, a prominent Franciscan preacher in the 15th century. The name has been popular in regions influenced by Catholicism.
Trend Summary
The name Bernardino has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often associated with cultural heritage rather than mainstream trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bernard
- Bernie
International Variants
- Bernardino (Spanish)
- Bernard (French)
- Bernardo (Portuguese)
Famous people named Bernardino
Bernardino de Sahagún was a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary known for his work in documenting Aztec culture.
Bernardino Luini was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, recognized for his religious works and frescoes.
Bernardino Telesio was an Italian philosopher and scientist who contributed to the development of natural philosophy.
Bernardino Ramazzini was an Italian physician known as the father of occupational medicine.
Fictional characters named Bernardino
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bernardino was first seen in the United States in 1911. Bernardino has ranked as high as #1052 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Bernardino has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bernardino (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |