Bernhard Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Bernhard means 'brave as a bear'.
Meaning of the Name Bernhard
Bernhard is a German name derived from the two elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. It has a long-standing history in Germanic cultures and is associated with characteristics like courage and power. The name Bernhard has been used by several prominent individuals throughout history, including saints and kings.
Popularity of the Name Bernhard
The popularity for the name Bernhard peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 55 births, which ranked number 1,754 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Bernhard had the most male births in 1916 with 55, which ranked number 840 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Bernhard
Popularity of Bernhard by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bernhard. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bernhard in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bernhard is a great pick!
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