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Bernie

male

Meaning

"Brave Bear"

Diminutive of Bernard and related forms, from Germanic elements interpreted as brave and bear.

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Popularity History of Bernie

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5453Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#5453

Bernie was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+2885

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bernie

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables1
Length6 letters

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