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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bernardino — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bernard|Bernardo
ItalianBoy→ Stable

Bernardino

ber-nar-DEE-no · 4 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12477 in 2023

Peak: #9689 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12477 in 2023

Peak: #9689 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #12477 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ItalianLatin RootClassicReligiousMasculine4-syllableSaint NameTraditionalEuropeanStrong
Character
steadfast devotioncontemplative wisdomhumble strengthfaithful resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Bernardinos

reformistpassionateeloquentdevoutpersuasive
STRONG
High confidence

Bernardino is an Italian boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Bernardino at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin Bernardinus, diminutive of Bernardus. Means 'brave as a bear,' combining 'bern' (bear) with Germanic strength elements.
Language root:Latin · Italian
Peak rank:#9689 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bernardino of Siena
Italian Franciscan friar and saint
Bernardino Rivadavia
First President of Argentina
Similar Sound
BernardBernardoLeonardoGerardoArmando
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bernardino
GiovanniLuciaCaterinaFrancescoIsabellaAntonio
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bernardino · Overview
Summary

Bernardino is an Italian boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 10/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Bernardino carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
bernardino.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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