Bernadette
Meaning: French name
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #303
Total births: 705
History: Bernadette peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The Catholic saint's name reflects the strong Catholic-Australian tradition. Bernadette represents Irish-Catholic Australian women.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1970) | #95 |
| Babies named Bernadette in 1970 | 94 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 705 |
| Peak year | 1958 (108 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #79 |
| Years in records | 1958–1970 (8 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 14 spots |
Frequently asked about Bernadette
What does the name Bernadette mean?
Bernadette means “French name” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Bernadette?
Bernadette has French origin. The traditional meaning is “French name”.
How popular is Bernadette in Australia?
Bernadette ranked #95 in Australia in 1970 — given to 94 babies that year.
When was Bernadette most popular?
Bernadette peaked in 1958 with 108 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Bernadette a boy or girl name?
Bernadette is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Bernadettes in registered births are female.
Is the name Bernadette rising or falling in popularity?
Bernadette has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #81 in 1965 to #95 in 1970.
How long has Bernadette been recorded in Australia?
Bernadette appears in birth records in Australia across 8 years — from 1958 through 1970.