Holding steady.
Popularity of Burnadette since 1917
Babies named Burnadette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burnadette's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burnadette is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1917. It saw its peak usage in 1921, but it has never been a common name. The trajectory has been stable, meaning it has remained at very low usage levels since the mid-20th century. The name is a phonetic variant of Bernadette, itself a French feminine form of Bernard, with roots in Germanic elements meaning 'bear' and 'brave.' While Burnadette has never achieved widespread popularity, it represents a unique spelling choice for parents drawn to classic names with religious and historical associations.
Burnadette is a variant of Bernadette, the feminine form of Bernard, which derives from the Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). The name was popularized in the English-speaking world through Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, but the spelling with 'u' instead of 'e' likely reflects a phonetic variant or regional usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bernie, Bernadette, Etta
Variants: Bernadette, Bernadine, Bernarda
Sibling names for Burnadette
Names that share Burnadette's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Bernadette, Celeste, Marguerite, Rosalind, Therese
