Bertil
boy nameBertil entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1003 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1003
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1396 |
| 1920s | #2190 |
| 1930s | #2284 |
| 1940s | #2973 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bertil are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bertil alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bertil in 2025?
- Bertil is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bertil most popular?
- Bertil peaked in 1914, reaching #1003 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bertil with classmates?
- Bertil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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