Bertha
Bertha is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, famous, or glorious.
Origin and history
Bertha is a classic name of Germanic origin meaning bright or famous. It was exceptionally popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, though its usage has significantly declined in modern times. Today, it is recognized primarily as a traditional vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
207,870 babies in the United States have been named Bertha since 1880. It ranks #192 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1925.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.7 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
- AL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18,263 |
| 1890-1900 | 25,125 |
| 1900-1910 | 24,247 |
| 1910-1920 | 40,120 |
| 1920-1930 | 38,571 |
| 1930-1940 | 21,234 |
| 1940-1950 | 16,225 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,251 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,838 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,717 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,687 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,400 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Famous people named Bertha
- Bertha von Suttner: pacifist, novelist
- Bertha Mason: fictional character
Nicknames
Bertie, Berta, Bert
Fun facts
- The name was borne by Bertha Bigfoot, mother of Charlemagne, making it a prominent royal name in early European history.
- Bertha was consistently among the top 10 most popular girl names in the United States during the late 1880s.