Bernie
bur-nee
US Popularity:17431
Origin:German
Meaning:Strong, brave bear
Bernie is a gender-neutral name of German origin. This adorable name means "strong, brave bear," and will give baby an animal to feel a kinship with from day one. For boys, the name is a variant of Bernard, whereas girls can thank Bernadine for this cute alternative. Possibly the most well-known Bernie out there is American politician, Bernie Sanders, but baby can also look up to Elton John’s lifelong friend and lyricist, Bernie Taupin, among many others. A name and nickname all in one, why not go for this bear-y good choice?
How Popular Is The Name Bernie?
U.S. Births
Overall:Bernie is currently #17431 in U.S. births
Boy:Bernie is currently #8317 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 91, 351
Behind the Name, Bernie, April 2021
Behind the Name, Bernard, December 2022
Hamariweb, Bernie Name Meaning
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Bernie'
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