Bert
Bert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, famous, or illustrious.
Origin and history
Bert originated as a standalone name or a short form of Germanic names containing the element 'bert', such as Bertram, Albert, or Robert. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, its usage has declined significantly in recent decades. It remains a classic, traditional masculine choice with strong vintage appeal.
Popularity in the United States
33,585 babies in the United States have been named Bert since 1880. It ranks #634 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9 %)
- NY (8 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,808 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,667 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,253 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,327 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,765 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,258 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,807 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,748 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,920 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,636 |
| 1980-1990 | 752 |
| 1990-2000 | 322 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 122 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Bert
- Bert Lahr: Actor, Comedian
- Bert Reynolds: Actor, Director
- Bert Blyleven: Baseball Player, Broadcaster
Fun facts
- Derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*berhtaz', which means bright or shining.
- While commonly used as a nickname for Albert, Robert, or Bertram, Bert has long been registered as an independent given name.