Bernadette
Bernadette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หbษห.nษหdษt/ ยท /หbษษน.nษหdษt/
Meaning and origin of Bernadette
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Bernadette, made famous by St. Bernadette of Lourdes.
How popular is Bernadette?
Since 1880, 54,973 girls and 60 boys in the U.S. have been named Bernadette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #188 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #3012 in 1967. In 2025, 241 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bernadette FAQ
What does the name Bernadette mean?
A female given name from French. From French Bernadette, made famous by St. Bernadette of Lourdes.
What is the origin of the name Bernadette?
Bernadette is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Bernadette?
Since 1880, 54,973 girls and 60 boys in the U.S. have been named Bernadette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #188 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #3012 in 1967. In 2025, 241 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bernadette a boy or girl name?
Bernadette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 54,973 girls and 60 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.