Berta
Berta is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, glorious, or famous.
Origin and history
Berta is a classic feminine name of Old High German origin meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It served as a short form for ancient Germanic names containing the element 'berta', such as Bertha or Alberta. In the United States, it was moderately popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
7,286 babies in the United States have been named Berta since 1880. It ranks #1976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.7 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- AL (4.1 %)
- NC (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 286 |
| 1890-1900 | 371 |
| 1900-1910 | 456 |
| 1910-1920 | 754 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,172 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,068 |
| 1940-1950 | 851 |
| 1950-1960 | 744 |
| 1960-1970 | 524 |
| 1970-1980 | 377 |
| 1980-1990 | 270 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 75 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Berta
- Berta Caceres: Activist, Environmentalist
- Berta Karlik: Physicist, Professor
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie
Fun facts
- Berta originates from the Proto-Germanic element 'berhtaz', which signifies brightness or radiance.
- The name was borne by several medieval European noblewomen, including Queen Bertrada of Laon, mother of Charlemagne.