Bertil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bertil is an Old Norse name meaning 'bright wolf', originating from the elements 'berht' and 'ulfr'. Its language evolution includes forms like Berhtulfr and Bertulf, leading to its current form. The name carries traits of brightness and strength, with no specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity in Scandinavia during the early 20th century and is associated with notable individuals in various fields.
The name Bertil is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bertil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Bertil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1761st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2516th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Discover how the name 'Bertil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bertil"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛr.tɪl/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
Bertil derives from the Old Norse name 'Berhtulfr', which is composed of the elements 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous' and 'ulfr' meaning 'wolf'.
Meaning
bright wolf
Language Evolution
Berhtulfr, Bertulf, Bertil
Historical Usage
Bertil became popular in Scandinavia during the early 20th century and has maintained a presence in various forms in modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Bert, Bertie, Bertilsson
Modern Popularity & Image
Bertil is perceived as a traditional and somewhat vintage name, associated with strength and brightness.
Famous People
Bertil Ohlin, Swedish economist and Nobel laureate, Bertil Nilsson, Swedish artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bertil"
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 "Bertil"
"Bertil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1761st of 7545 | 303 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2516th of 6773 | 168 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Bertil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
55.08% 780th/1416 |
75.34% 1039th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
- | - |
| 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 "Bertil" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bertil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bertil" 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.