Bertha
boy nameBertha entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #490 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#490
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #641 |
| 1890s | #707 |
| 1900s | #780 |
| 1910s | #1801 |
| 1920s | #1890 |
| 1930s | #1755 |
| 1940s | #2607 |
| 1950s | #3237 |
| 1960s | #3397 |
| 1980s | #6721 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Bertha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bertha alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bertha in 2025?
- Bertha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bertha most popular?
- Bertha peaked in 1900, reaching #490 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bertha with classmates?
- Bertha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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