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Berton is an Old English name meaning 'bright town' or 'famous enclosure'. It evolved from the Old English 'Berhtun' through Old French 'Bertone' to its modern form. The name is associated with positive traits of brightness and fame. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity as a first name in the 19th century as surnames became fashionable. Common variants include Bert and Bertie, and it is perceived as a traditional name today.

The name Berton is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Berton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Berton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1176th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1220th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1776th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2996th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8179th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18006th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Berton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.