Bernita
- Pronunciation
- [Ber-ni-ta]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Feminine Of Bernard. St. Bernadette Was Canonized In 1933.
- Origin
- French
Bernita Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,629 baby girls have been named Bernita. The name peaked in 1954 with 117 US births that year (rank #888).
Top States for Bernita
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bernita births are: Illinois (298), Iowa (192), Kansas (177).
Other French-Origin Names Like Bernita
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7-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bernita's exact length and starting letter: Babette, Babukar, Baecere, Baethan, Bailoch.
Quick Facts About Bernita
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernetta | Feminine Of Bernard. St. Bernadette Was Canonized In 1933. | Female | French |
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Compare Bernita to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bernita against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).