Bernie
Bernie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bษหni/ ยท /หbษni/
Meaning and origin of Bernie
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Bernard, also used as a formal given name.
- A diminutive of the female given names Bernice and Bernadette.
Etymology
(male): From Bernard + -ie. * (female): From Bernadette + -ie or Bernice + -ie.
How popular is Bernie?
Since 1880, 1,535 girls and 9,225 boys in the U.S. have been named Bernie (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1009 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #469 in 1937. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bernie
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Sibling name ideas for Bernie
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Bernie FAQ
What does the name Bernie mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Bernard, also used as a formal given name. A diminutive of the female given names Bernice and Bernadette. (male): From Bernard + -ie. * (female): From Bernadette + -ie or Bernice + -ie.
How popular is the name Bernie?
Since 1880, 1,535 girls and 9,225 boys in the U.S. have been named Bernie (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1009 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #469 in 1937. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bernie a boy or girl name?
Bernie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,535 girls and 9,225 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.