Bertie
Peaked at #154 nationally in 1886, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bertie has been recorded 94% of the time for girls and 6% of the time for boys.
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Bertie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#154
in 1886
Current rank
#7628
in 2024
Years tracked
106
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Bertie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1886, ranking #154 nationally with 151 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 38 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11083 (1986) to #7628 (2024) — a 31% improvement.
As of 2024, Bertie ranks #7628 nationally for girls, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,628 | 14 |
| 2023 | #7,300 | 15 |
| 2022 | #10,518 | 9 |
| 2021 | #8,098 | 13 |
| 2020 | #10,376 | 9 |
| 2019 | #7,799 | 14 |
| 2018 | #9,935 | 10 |
| 2015 | #16,864 | 5 |
Bertie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#467
in 1889
Last ranked
#6144
in 1979
Years tracked
75
1880–1979
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bertie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1889, ranking #467 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Bertie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1979, when it stood at #6144.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #6,144 | 5 |
| 1966 | #3,998 | 5 |
| 1962 | #4,094 | 5 |
| 1960 | #4,086 | 5 |
| 1956 | #3,996 | 5 |
| 1953 | #2,929 | 8 |
| 1951 | #3,762 | 5 |
| 1950 | #3,737 | 5 |
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 Bertie most popular?
Bertie was most popular in 1886, when it ranked #154 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bertie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bertie?
At least 14,581 babies have been recorded with the name Bertie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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