Bernie
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son, son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #8352 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ben. Shares the meaning 'Son, son of the right hand.'
Similar names: beorn, beren, ben, benni, bennie, benny, berry, berend
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bernie? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Bernie, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bernie
What does the name Bernie mean?
Bernie means “Son, son of the right hand” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Bernie?
Bernie has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Son, son of the right hand”.
How popular is Bernie?
Bernie ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Bernie most popular?
Bernie peaked in 1960 with 231 babies registered that year.
Is Bernie a boy or girl name?
Bernie is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 86% of Bernies are boys and 14% are girls.
Is the name Bernie rising or falling in popularity?
Bernie has fallen 2982 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5261 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Bernie been recorded?
Bernie appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.