Bernie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBUR-nee / /ˈbɜrni/German; English
Meaning
German: Brave as a bear; English: Diminutive of Bernard
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bernie is often considered a diminutive of Bernard, which has Germanic roots meaning 'brave as a bear.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and politics.
Trend Summary
The name Bernie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bernard
- Bernie
International Variants
- Bernardo (Spanish)
- Bernhard (German)
- Bernie (English)
Famous people named Bernie
Bernie Sanders is an American politician known for his progressive policies and candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Bernie Mac was an American comedian and actor, famous for his role in 'The Bernie Mac Show.'.
Bernie Taupin is an English lyricist best known for his collaboration with Elton John.
Bernie Williams is a former professional baseball player who played for the New York Yankees.
Fictional characters named Bernie
Bernie is a character in the animated film 'The Secret Life of Pets,' known for his humorous personality.
Bernie is a character in the children's book series 'Bernie the Dolphin,' which promotes themes of friendship and conservation.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bernie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bernie has ranked as high as #917 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Bernie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bernie (2016)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5 |
1882 | 11 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 5 |
1886 | 8 |
1887 | 6 |
1888 | 13 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 13 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 13 |
1895 | 14 |
1896 | 5 |
1897 | 8 |
1898 | 5 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 19 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 17 |
1903 | 9 |
1904 | 13 |
1905 | 18 |
1906 | 12 |
1907 | 21 |
1908 | 19 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 22 |
1911 | 27 |
1912 | 33 |
1913 | 43 |
1914 | 53 |
1915 | 75 |
1916 | 88 |
1917 | 79 |
1918 | 74 |
1919 | 100 |
1920 | 90 |
1921 | 89 |
1922 | 91 |
1923 | 99 |
1924 | 89 |
1925 | 101 |
1926 | 105 |
1927 | 89 |
1928 | 110 |
1929 | 90 |
1930 | 99 |
1931 | 113 |
1932 | 130 |
1933 | 128 |
1934 | 140 |
1935 | 135 |
1936 | 127 |
1937 | 144 |
1938 | 145 |
1939 | 119 |
1940 | 116 |
1941 | 146 |
1942 | 135 |
1943 | 142 |
1944 | 138 |
1945 | 128 |
1946 | 140 |
1947 | 176 |
1948 | 155 |
1949 | 134 |
1950 | 127 |
1951 | 120 |
1952 | 127 |
1953 | 130 |
1954 | 146 |
1955 | 134 |
1956 | 154 |
1957 | 175 |
1958 | 210 |
1959 | 183 |
1960 | 231 |
1961 | 215 |
1962 | 204 |
1963 | 159 |
1964 | 166 |
1965 | 119 |
1966 | 98 |
1967 | 100 |
1968 | 86 |
1969 | 90 |
1970 | 87 |
1971 | 74 |
1972 | 84 |
1973 | 73 |
1974 | 57 |
1975 | 60 |
1976 | 53 |
1977 | 70 |
1978 | 53 |
1979 | 52 |
1980 | 45 |
1981 | 37 |
1982 | 28 |
1983 | 31 |
1984 | 36 |
1985 | 43 |
1986 | 33 |
1987 | 26 |
1988 | 25 |
1989 | 36 |
1990 | 33 |
1991 | 27 |
1992 | 33 |
1993 | 26 |
1994 | 28 |
1995 | 21 |
1996 | 23 |
1997 | 26 |
1998 | 26 |
1999 | 24 |
2000 | 21 |
2001 | 20 |
2002 | 21 |
2003 | 29 |
2004 | 26 |
2005 | 30 |
2006 | 25 |
2007 | 11 |
2008 | 21 |
2009 | 20 |
2010 | 19 |
2011 | 12 |
2012 | 9 |
2013 | 11 |
2014 | 6 |
2015 | 11 |
2016 | 21 |
2017 | 9 |
2018 | 9 |
2019 | 6 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 18 |
2022 | 13 |
2023 | 9 |
2024 | 17 |