girl's name
Bernardine
BER-ner-deen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 4,500
Bernardine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 85 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bernardine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 128 |
| 1910s | 475 |
| 1920s | 712 |
| 1930s | 622 |
| 1940s | 543 |
| 1950s | 333 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 49 |
How Popular Is Bernardine?
In 1978, Bernardine was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Bernardine Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bernardine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bernardine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bernardine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bernardine
- English BER-ner-deen
Sibling Names for Bernardine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bernardine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bernardine
How popular is the name Bernardine?
In 1978, Bernardine was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bernardine a girl's or a boy's name?
Bernardine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bernardine?
Bernardine has 3 syllables.
When was Bernardine most popular?
Bernardine peaked in 1925, when 85 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.