Bernita Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Bernita means 'brave bear' or 'strong as a bear'.
Meaning of the Name Bernita
Bernita is a feminine name of English origin. It is derived from the name Bernard, which means 'brave bear' or 'strong as a bear'. The name has Celtic roots and was brought to England by the Normans. Bernita is a modern variation of the name Bernard, and it carries the same meaning of strength and bravery.
Popularity of the Name Bernita
The popularity for the name Bernita peaked in popularity in the year 1954 with 117 births, which ranked number 1,553 out of 9,880 unique names for that year. Bernita had the most female births in 1954 with 117, which ranked number 888 out of 6,624 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Bernita
Popularity of Bernita by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bernita. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bernita in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bernita is a great pick!
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