Bertie
boy nameBertie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #464 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#464
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #617 |
| 1890s | #763 |
| 1900s | #986 |
| 1910s | #1587 |
| 1920s | #1822 |
| 1930s | #2209 |
| 1940s | #2662 |
| 1950s | #3561 |
| 1960s | #4006 |
| 1970s | #6056 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bertie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bertie alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bertie in 2025?
- Bertie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bertie most popular?
- Bertie peaked in 1889, reaching #464 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bertie with classmates?
- Bertie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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