Bernadine

Bernadine is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Bernadine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bernadine

Bernadine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bernadine first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #264 in 1931, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 21,927 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bernadine in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#264 in 1931
Peak year
1924
Babies named Bernadine in 2024
5
Total since 1880
21,927

Bernadine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3795 in 1996
Babies named Bernadine in 1996
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bernadine mean?

The meaning of Bernadine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bernadine a boy or girl name?

Bernadine is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bernadine?

Bernadine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bernadine?

Bernadine first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #264 in 1931, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.