Bertha
Peaked at #7 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bertha has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bertha — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#7
in 1883
Current rank
#4775
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Bertha reached its peak popularity for girls in 1883, ranking #7 nationally with 1,682 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4280 (2014) to #4775 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Bertha ranks #4775 nationally for girls, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,775 | 28 |
| 2023 | #4,765 | 28 |
| 2022 | #4,216 | 34 |
| 2021 | #5,110 | 25 |
| 2020 | #4,660 | 28 |
| 2019 | #4,556 | 30 |
| 2018 | #4,791 | 28 |
| 2017 | #4,825 | 28 |
Bertha — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#492
in 1900
Last ranked
#6827
in 1986
Years tracked
78
1881–1986
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Bertha reached its peak popularity for boys in 1900, ranking #492 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Bertha hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1986, when it stood at #6827.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #6,827 | 5 |
| 1966 | #3,997 | 5 |
| 1965 | #3,574 | 6 |
| 1961 | #2,729 | 10 |
| 1958 | #3,578 | 6 |
| 1956 | #3,568 | 6 |
| 1955 | #2,585 | 10 |
| 1953 | #2,726 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bertha most popular?
Bertha was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #7 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bertha becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bertha?
At least 208,774 babies have been recorded with the name Bertha in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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