Bertie
Bertie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright or famous.
Origin and history
Bertie originated as a pet form of names containing the Germanic element meaning 'bright' or 'famous', such as Alberta or Bertha. Popular around the turn of the 20th century in the United States, it served as a standalone given name for both girls and boys. Today, it is an uncommon vintage option for parents seeking an antique diminutive.
Popularity in the United States
13,736 babies in the United States have been named Bertie since 1880. It ranks #1352 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- NC (12.4 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- TN (8.8 %)
- AL (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,153 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,669 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,831 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,637 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,859 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,831 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,026 |
| 1950-1960 | 418 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Fun facts
- Bertie developed as an informal pet form for names ending or beginning with the element 'bert', such as Alberta, Bertha, and Albert.
- In the United States, Bertie reached its highest popularity as a female given name in the late 1800s and early 1900s.