Bernardino is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'bernardus', which means 'strong as a bear'. It was quite popular during the Middle Ages, often given to children born around the time of St. Bernard of Clairvaux's feast day. This name has been used throughout history by notable figures such as Bernardino of Siena, an Italian saint known for his preaching and miracles.
The name Bernardino experienced varied popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and declines in others. The most notable peak occurred between 1924 and 1927, where it consistently ranked among the top choices, with 17 births each year. This period marked a significant increase from the early years of recording (1911-1916), during which Bernardino was chosen only six times in total. After these initial peaks, Bernardino's popularity began to fluctuate considerably, with years as low as five births occurring recently (2021-2023). Overall, over 16 centuries of data, Bernardino has been selected a total of 1649 times.