Bertie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bertie originates from Germanic roots, meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It evolved from names like Bertram and Berthold. The name conveys traits of brightness and fame, and it has no biblical relevance. Bertie became popular in the 19th century as a friendly diminutive. Today, it is viewed positively and associated with warmth and charm.
The name Bertie is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bertie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bertie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1510th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2169th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 344th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 528th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1573rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6484th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11855th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bertie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bertie"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɜːrti/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Bertie is often derived from the name Bertram, which comes from the Germanic elements 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous' and 'ram' meaning 'raven'.
Meaning
bright, famous
Language Evolution
Bert, Bertram, Berthold, Bertie
Historical Usage
Bertie gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Bert', especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Bert, Bertie, Bertram, Bertold
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Bertie is perceived as a charming and friendly name, often associated with a playful or affectionate personality.
Famous People
Bertie Ahern - Former Taoiseach of Ireland, Bertie Wooster - A fictional character created by P.G. Wodehouse
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bertie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bertie"
"Bertie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1510th of 7545 | 381 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2169th of 6773 | 216 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4280th of 7552 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 344th of 9107 | 6,461 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 528th of 9204 | 3,193 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1573rd of 12526 | 840 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6484th of 19264 | 112 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11855th of 30306 | 89 |
Regional Popularity of "Bertie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
91.55% 2166th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bertie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
50.28% 712th/1416 |
79.91% 1102nd/1379 |
9.93% 235th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.86% 709th/1546 |
93.51% 1455th/1556 |
15.00% 353rd/2353 |
75.18% 1163rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
36.66% 1046th/2853 |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bertie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bertie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.