Bernabe

A boy's name of Spanish origin with 1,807 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#4895 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Spanish.

Bernabe is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, the Spanish form of Barnabas, from the Aramaic Bar-Nabas, meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation.' Saint Barnabas was one of the earliest Christian missionaries and companions of the Apostle Paul.

Bernabé is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities throughout Latin America and Spain. It carries the warmth of the New Testament saint — a man known for his generous spirit and encouragement of others — within a Spanish form that has a melodic, four-syllable flow. For families with Spanish heritage seeking a genuine biblical name, Bernabé is a distinguished and deeply meaningful choice.

EtymologyShow more

Bernabe is cataloged under the Spanish naming tradition. Spanish names often flow through Latin and Visigothic roots, shaped by centuries of Catholic tradition and Iberian culture.

In the U.S., Bernabe has been recorded as a boy's name since 1916, with 1,807 total births. Browse the Spanish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#4895

Current Rank

1,807

Total births

Since 1916

1993

Peak year

37 births

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Popularity Over Time

Bernabe was #3872 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4895, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1916Peak: 1993 (37 births)Current: #4895

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bernabe
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	69	#6392	▼
2010s	141	#6124	▼
2000s	235	#3916	▼
1990s	277	#2728	▲
1980s	243	#2356	▲
1970s	175	#2476	▲
1960s	149	#2215	▲
1950s	123	#2319	▲
1940s	102	#2397	▼
1930s	130	#2127	▲
1920s	129	#2519	▲
1910s	34	#2983	—

The Story of Bernabe

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Bernabe is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Bernabe are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.

How rare is Bernabe?

Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Bernabe — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1916, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 277 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Bernabe by the numbers

Would fill 38 school buses
Meeting one Bernabe per day would take 5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(109 years, 1916–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bernabe
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	20	#4895	+7 (53.8%)
2023	13	#6578	+2 (18.2%)
2022	11	#7323	0
2021	11	#7147	-3 (-21.4%)
2020	14	#6015	-3 (-17.6%)
2019	17	#5373	+1 (6.3%)
2018	16	#5573	+1 (6.7%)
2017	15	#5836	+5 (50.0%)
2016	10	#7664	-3 (-23.1%)
2015	13	#6374	+2 (18.2%)
2014	11	#7125	-4 (-26.7%)
2013	15	#5692	+1 (7.1%)
2012	14	#6030	+1 (7.7%)
2011	13	#6297	-4 (-23.5%)
2010	17	#5276	-5 (-22.7%)
2009	22	#4442	+4 (22.2%)
2008	18	#5084	-8 (-30.8%)
2007	26	#3910	0
2006	26	#3798	+1 (4.0%)
2005	25	#3725	+2 (8.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernabe a boy's or girl's name?

Bernabe is primarily a boy's name.

When was Bernabe most popular?

Bernabe reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 37 births that year. It is currently ranked #4895 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Bernabe?

Bernabe is currently ranked #4895 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,807 babies since 1916.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2024