NAME PROFILE
Bernita
Bernita is a name of Latin origin meaning 'bear.' It signifies strength and resilience, embodying a nurturing spirit. Those named Bernita often have a warm and approachable personality, making them natural leaders and caregivers.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,630 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1974 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 31%KS — 23%IA — 18%MI — 15%OH — 13%
Notable People
Bernita McBride (Activist, community leader) · Bernita Charles (Author, *The Power of Resilience*) · Bernita McLeod (Artist, known for contemporary paintings) · Bernita H. Johnson (Educator, advocate for social justice) · Bernita S. Taylor (Philanthropist, founder of local charities)
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