Bertie
Bertie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, famous, or noble.
Origin and history
Bertie originated as a diminutive for Germanic names containing the element 'bert', such as Bertram, Bertrand, or Albert. historically popular in Victorian Britain and the early 20th-century U.S., it was often associated with nobility and royalty. In modern U.S. usage, it is extremely rare as a primary given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
856 babies in the United States have been named Bertie since 1880. It ranks #3821 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 103 |
| 1890-1900 | 89 |
| 1900-1910 | 68 |
| 1910-1920 | 154 |
| 1920-1930 | 191 |
| 1930-1940 | 131 |
| 1940-1950 | 77 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Bertie
- Bertie Ahern: Politician, Prime Minister
Fun facts
- King Edward VII of the United Kingdom was known informally as Bertie within his family throughout his life.
- Bertie Wooster is a famous comedic character created by P.G. Wodehouse in the popular Jeeves stories.