Girl
Bernadette
brave as a bear
About Bernadette
Bernadette represents a return to classic names with rich heritage and enduring appeal. This name carries a certain gravitas and substance that feels increasingly rare in contemporary naming trends. There's an undeniable sophistication here, a name that suggests intelligence, capability, and quiet strength. Bernadette works across generations, equally suitable for a curious toddler as for a distinguished professional. The name offers delightful nickname possibilities—Bernie, Detta, or Ettie—each bringing its own character while maintaining connection to the full form. It's a choice for parents who appreciate tradition and timelessness, who want their daughter to carry a name with depth and character. Bernadette never feels frivolous or fleeting; it's grounded and substantial, suggesting someone who will approach life with thoughtfulness and purpose.
Popularity of the Name Bernadette
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #634 | ||||
| 1881 | #842 | ||||
| 1882 | #821 | ||||
| 1884 | #939 | ||||
| 1885 | #852 | ||||
| 1886 | #736 | ||||
| 1887 | #664 | ||||
| 1888 | #642 | ||||
| 1889 | #534 | ||||
| 1890 | #581 | ||||
| 1891 | #610 | ||||
| 1892 | #592 | ||||
| 1893 | #548 | ||||
| 1894 | #506 | ||||
| 1895 | #456 | ||||
| 1896 | #409 | ||||
| 1897 | #458 | ||||
| 1898 | #442 | ||||
| 1899 | #408 | ||||
| 1900 | #495 | ||||
| 1901 | #441 | ||||
| 1902 | #427 | ||||
| 1903 | #425 | ||||
| 1904 | #486 | ||||
| 1905 | #498 | ||||
| 1906 | #459 | ||||
| 1907 | #455 | ||||
| 1908 | #370 | ||||
| 1909 | #385 | ||||
| 1910 | #402 | ||||
| 1911 | #424 | ||||
| 1912 | #387 | ||||
| 1913 | #359 | ||||
| 1914 | #377 | ||||
| 1915 | #378 | ||||
| 1916 | #393 | ||||
| 1917 | #384 | ||||
| 1918 | #389 | ||||
| 1919 | #372 | ||||
| 1920 | #360 | ||||
| 1921 | #346 | ||||
| 1922 | #356 | ||||
| 1923 | #349 | ||||
| 1924 | #368 | ||||
| 1925 | #359 | ||||
| 1926 | #350 | ||||
| 1927 | #348 | ||||
| 1928 | #351 | ||||
| 1929 | #371 | ||||
| 1930 | #379 | ||||
| 1931 | #382 | ||||
| 1932 | #360 | ||||
| 1933 | #312 | ||||
| 1934 | #252 | ||||
| 1935 | #315 | ||||
| 1936 | #309 | ||||
| 1937 | #351 | #192 | |||
| 1938 | #331 | ||||
| 1939 | #338 | ||||
| 1940 | #364 | #208 | |||
| 1941 | #373 | ||||
| 1942 | #364 | ||||
| 1943 | #272 | ||||
| 1944 | #195 | ||||
| 1945 | #196 | #186 | |||
| 1946 | #188 | #180 | |||
| 1947 | #211 | #168 | |||
| 1948 | #211 | #147 | |||
| 1949 | #220 | #183 | |||
| 1950 | #233 | #185 | |||
| 1951 | #245 | #159 | |||
| 1952 | #249 | #179 | |||
| 1953 | #273 | #166 | |||
| 1954 | #263 | #154 | |||
| 1955 | #278 | #168 | |||
| 1956 | #292 | #147 | |||
| 1957 | #281 | #134 | |||
| 1958 | #213 | #106 | |||
| 1959 | #227 | #117 | |||
| 1960 | #226 | #137 | |||
| 1961 | #256 | #114 | |||
| 1962 | #264 | #172 | |||
| 1963 | #285 | #109 | |||
| 1964 | #304 | #119 | #15 | ||
| 1965 | #292 | #134 | #15 | ||
| 1966 | #255 | #125 | #14 | ||
| 1967 | #237 | #136 | #17 | ||
| 1968 | #287 | #173 | #21 | ||
| 1969 | #311 | #124 | #12 | ||
| 1970 | #340 | #143 | #23 | ||
| 1971 | #342 | #177 | #24 | ||
| 1972 | #349 | #219 | #36 | ||
| 1973 | #351 | #147 | #39 | ||
| 1974 | #374 | #307 | #42 | ||
| 1975 | #381 | #227 | #55 | ||
| 1976 | #382 | #223 | #56 | ||
| 1977 | #384 | #202 | #50 | ||
| 1978 | #432 | #232 | #63 | ||
| 1979 | #444 | #244 | #60 | ||
| 1980 | #484 | #267 | #55 | ||
| 1981 | #517 | #221 | #59 | ||
| 1982 | #478 | #299 | #74 | ||
| 1983 | #520 | #251 | #75 | ||
| 1984 | #572 | #252 | #71 | ||
| 1985 | #673 | #290 | #92 | ||
| 1986 | #668 | #343 | #90 | ||
| 1987 | #653 | #263 | #97 | ||
| 1988 | #706 | #365 | #110 | ||
| 1989 | #808 | #292 | #112 | ||
| 1990 | #738 | #304 | #108 | ||
| 1991 | #843 | #259 | #130 | #812 | |
| 1992 | #844 | #399 | #129 | ||
| 1993 | #894 | #357 | #134 | ||
| 1997 | #671 | #165 | |||
| 1998 | #795 | #320 | |||
| 1999 | #640 | #402 | #852 | ||
| 2000 | #816 | #328 | #326 | #1000 | |
| 1995 | #357 | #182 | #795 | ||
| 1994 | #125 | ||||
| 1996 | #167 | ||||
| 2001 | #513 | ||||
| 2002 | #376 | ||||
| 2003 | #447 | ||||
| 2004 | #521 | ||||
| 2005 | #709 | ||||
| 2007 | #507 | ||||
| 2008 | #889 | ||||
| 2009 | #757 | ||||
| 2010 | #771 | ||||
| 2012 | #684 | ||||
| 2013 | #909 | ||||
| 2014 | #753 | ||||
| 2015 | #896 | ||||
| 2019 | #865 | ||||
| 2020 | #690 | ||||
| 2023 | #856 | ||||
| 2024 | #738 | ||||
| 2025 | #715 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bernadette
- Bernardetta
- Bernadett
- Bernadettka
- Bernadita
- Bernadine
Names Similar to Bernadette
Nicknames for Bernadette
- Bernie
- Detta
- Etta
- Berni
- Dettie
Famous People Named Bernadette
| Bernadette Peters | American actress and singer |
| Bernadette Soubirous | French Catholic saint, visionary of Lourdes |
| Bernadette Lafont | French actress |
| Bernadette Szőcs | Romanian table tennis player |
| Bernadette Gray-Little | American psychologist and educator |
| Bernadette Nolan | Irish singer and actress |
| Bernadette Corporation | American art collective |
| Bernadette Devlin McAliskey | Northern Irish civil rights leader and politician |
| Bernadette Chirac | French First Lady - wife of Jacques Chirac |
| Bernadette Birkett | American actress and writer |
| Bernadette Bohan | Irish author and natural health expert |
| Bernadette Heerwagen | German actress |
| Bernadette Jordan | Canadian politician |
| Bernadette Mayer | American poet |
| Bernadette McLaughlin | American Olympic swimmer |
| Bernadette Jiwa | Australian author and brand strategist |
| Bernadette Brady | Australian astrologer and author |
| Bernadette Nason | British actress and playwright |
| Bernadette Sembrano | Filipino broadcast journalist |
| Bernadette Pons | Filipino volleyball player |
Characters Named Bernadette
| Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz | Character from "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Bernadette Fox | Character from the novel and movie "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" |
| Bernadette "Bernie" Harris | Character from the movie "White Chicks" |
| Bernadette the Hedgehog | Character from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" TV series |
| Bernadette Thompson | Character from the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Bernadette Morris | Character from the book series "The Baby-Sitters Club" |