The baby name Bernie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BER-nee (US IPA: /ˈbɝni/, UK IPA: /ˈbɜːni/).
Bernie is German in Origin.
The baby name Bernie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BER-nee (US IPA: /ˈbɝni/, UK IPA: /ˈbɜːni/).
Bernie is German in Origin.
Bernie is an English diminutive of Bernard (and Bernhard) and, for girls, Bernadette or Bernice. The Germanic roots bern “bear” + hard “brave/strong” yield the meaning “brave as a bear” or “bear-strong.” When short for Bernice (from Greek Phereníkē), it carries the sense “bringer of victory.”
Bernard entered medieval Europe via Germanic and Frankish use; Normans spread it to England, and it gained prominence through saints - Bernard of Clairvaux and Bernard of Menthon. The pet form Bernie rose in the late 19th century, peaked in the early–mid 20th century in the US and UK, and now feels vintage yet friendly. Notable bearers include U.S. senator Bernie Sanders, comedian Bernie Mac, and lyricist Bernie Taupin. International variants: Bernard (English/French/Polish), Bernhard (German/Scandinavian), Bernardo (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Bernardus (Dutch/Latin), Bernardas (Lithuanian); feminine counterparts Bernadette, Bernadine, Bernarda. Spelling variants Berni and Berny occur.
| Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders is a prominent American politician known for his role as a U.S. Senator from Vermont and his candidacy in the Democratic presidential primaries in 2016 and 2020. He is famous for advocating progressive policies like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Sanders has been a significant figure in American politics, often emphasizing economic equality and social justice. | Bernie Mac Bernie Mac was an American comedian, actor, and producer best known for his stand-up comedy and for playing Frank Catton in the Ocean's film series. He also starred in The Bernie Mac Show and the film Mr. 3000. | Bernie Taupin Bernie Taupin is best known as Elton John’s longtime songwriting partner, one of the most successful collaborations in music history. The English lyricist and visual artist wrote the words for classics like "Your Song," "Rocket Man," and "Tiny Dancer." |
| Bernie Casey Bernie Casey was an American actor and former NFL wide receiver, best known for his film and TV roles after a standout football career. Before acting, he was an All-American hurdler at Bowling Green State University and played professionally for the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. | Bernie Hamilton Bernie Hamilton was an American actor best known for his role as Captain Harold Dobey in the television series Starsky & Hutch. Born in 1928, he appeared in several films and TV shows throughout his career, including The Young One and The Swimmer. His portrayal of Captain Dobey made him a familiar face on TV during the 1970s. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| CM | 0 | #54 | 3 | 2,592 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| PH | 0 | #102 | 9 | 5,607 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #123 | 3 | 3,755 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #176 | 4 | 4,064 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| AE | 0 | #180 | 8 | 10,220 | |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #212 | 30 | 7,111 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #214 | 10 | 5,842 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #236 | 157 | 11,440 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #253 | 17 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SA | 0 | #281 | 15 | 10,560 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #301 | 19 | 9,639 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| MY | 0 | #321 | 10 | 12,352 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2013 | #322 | 5 | 2,334 |
| PE | 0 | #326 | 4 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #332 | 6 | 6,973 |
| HK | 0 | #335 | 14 | 8,483 | |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #356 | 6 | 8,138 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #357 | 34 | 13,098 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| NL | 0 | #374 | 18 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| ZA | 0 | #401 | 47 | 14,421 | |
| France | Boys | 2016 | #406 | 3 | 2,872 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #412 | 31 | 2,180 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| Spain | 0 | #443 | 10 | 2,326 | |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #461 | 14 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #467 | 21 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #474 | 54 | 12,905 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #499 | 7 | 9,305 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #503 | 38 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #503 | 13 | 19,177 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #543 | 11 | 20,968 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #547 | 40 | 18,916 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #568 | 6 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #580 | 8 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #598 | 10 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #603 | 13 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #621 | 77 | 17,960 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #656 | 10 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #656 | 52 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #744 | 26 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #772 | 15 | 15,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #787 | 373 | 25,928 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #820 | 59 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #824 | 128 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #854 | 99 | 5,697 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #868 | 14 | 17,948 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #876 | 17 | 7,044 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #891 | 65 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #897 | 34 | 5,610 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #909 | 7 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #909 | 12 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #915 | 21 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #932 | 249 | 25,619 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #942 | 41 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #950 | 45 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 58 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,066 | 46 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 476 | 28,008 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,401 | 71 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,414 | 33 | 9,415 |
Bernie is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:
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