Berton
Berton is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright settlement, illustrious, or estate fort.
Origin and history
Berton is a masculine name of Germanic and Old English origin, typically derived as a surname or variant of Burton meaning 'bright settlement' or 'enclosure'. It saw moderate use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is an extremely rare classical choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,874 babies in the United States have been named Berton since 1880. It ranks #2963 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46.3 %)
- PA (26.9 %)
- MN (11.2 %)
- LA (7.5 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 65 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 227 |
| 1920-1930 | 418 |
| 1930-1940 | 344 |
| 1940-1950 | 247 |
| 1950-1960 | 194 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Berton
- Berton Churchill: Actor
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie
Fun facts
- Berton experienced its peak U.S. popularity in the early 1900s before gradually declining in frequency.
- Like many traditional given names, Berton originated as an English habitational surname.