Bertha
Bertha is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, famous, or glorious.
Origin and history
Bertha is a traditional name derived from the Old High German word meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. Historically common for females, it also appears rarely in U.S. male birth records, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely uncommon for newborns of any gender in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
937 babies in the United States have been named Bertha since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (50 %)
- KY (25 %)
- TX (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 88 |
| 1890-1900 | 99 |
| 1900-1910 | 116 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 183 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 42 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Germanic element 'berht', which forms the base of many classical European names.
- Though predominantly female, historical U.S. records show occasional use of Bertha as a masculine given name in the late 19th century.