Bertram
Bertram is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright raven, shining raven.
Origin and history
Bertram is a classic masculine name of Old High German and Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'bright' and 'raven'. It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and enjoyed steady moderate usage in the United States throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is a rare traditional choice with vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
7,955 babies in the United States have been named Bertram since 1880. It ranks #1359 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.9 %)
- PA (12.9 %)
- MA (8.1 %)
- NJ (7.7 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 164 |
| 1890-1900 | 165 |
| 1900-1910 | 223 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,299 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,942 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,063 |
| 1940-1950 | 744 |
| 1950-1960 | 736 |
| 1960-1970 | 625 |
| 1970-1980 | 402 |
| 1980-1990 | 234 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Bertram
- Bertram Brockhouse: Physicist, Nobel Laureate
- Bertram Thomas: Explorer, Writer
- Bertram Goodhue: Architect
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie
Fun facts
- Bertram appears as a character name in Shakespeare's comedy All's Well That Ends Well.
- The name combines the Old High German elements berht, meaning bright or famous, and hramn, meaning raven.