Bernabe
Meaningson of consolation · Spanish form of Barnabas
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,533 in 1930
17 babies were named Bernabe in the US in 2025. It has climbed 581 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bernabe, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bernabe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBernabe first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1930, when it ranked #1,533. Today it's #5,399, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBernabe has climbed 581 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningBernabe is a Spanish form of Barnabas, which means “son of consolation”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Bernabe
Bernabe is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “son of consolation”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-abe”. US birth records list Bernabe for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 110 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #1,533 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.9 | 112,045 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 85,397 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 81,500 boys |
| 1940s | 7.0 | 142,857 boys |
| 1950s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
| 1960s | 7.7 | 129,366 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 94,251 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 75,529 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,423 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 84,962 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 132,979 boys |
| 2020s | 8.3 | 120,240 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bernabe
What does the name Bernabe mean?
Bernabe means “son of consolation” in Spanish, as a form of Barnabas.
What is the origin of the name Bernabe?
Bernabe has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bernabe a boy or girl name?
Bernabe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bernabe?
Bernabe ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1930 (#1,533).