Bertram Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bertram is an Old Germanic name meaning 'bright raven' or 'famous raven'. It has evolved from Berhtaram in Old Germanic to Bertram in Old French and Middle English. The name is associated with nobility and gained popularity in medieval Europe. It has a classic charm, though it is now considered somewhat old-fashioned. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Bertram is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Bertram has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. 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, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bertram' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 428th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 591st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 879th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1233rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2783rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7998th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9109th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Bertram' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bertram"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɜːrtræm/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
The name Bertram is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous' and 'hramm' meaning 'raven'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'bright raven' or 'famous raven'.
Meaning
Bright raven, famous raven
Language Evolution
Berhtaram (Old Germanic), Bertram (Old French), Bertram (Middle English)
Historical Usage
Bertram was used in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, and became popular during the 12th to 14th centuries, often associated with nobility and chivalric culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Bert, Bertie, Bertrando, Bertrame
Modern Popularity & Image
In modern times, Bertram is considered somewhat old-fashioned but retains a classic charm. It is not commonly used today but is appreciated for its historical significance.
Famous People
Bertram Russell (philosopher), Bertram Wooster (fictional character in P.G. Wodehouse's stories), Bertram F. Jones (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bertram"
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 "Bertram"
"Bertram" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 428th of 7545 | 3,116 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 591st of 6773 | 1,837 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 879th of 7552 | 1,344 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1233rd of 10718 | 735 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2783rd of 16616 | 347 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7998th of 24088 | 129 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9109th of 23106 | 89 |
Regional Popularity of "Bertram" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
32.91% 466th/1416 |
14.94% 206th/1379 |
59.76% 1414th/2366 |
37.04% 423rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.53% 673rd/1546 |
19.28% 300th/1556 |
64.56% 1519th/2353 |
41.82% 647th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.75% 952nd/2227 |
25.43% 618th/2430 |
44.94% 1282nd/2853 |
33.12% 919th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
30.98% 1079th/3483 |
32.77% 1153rd/3518 |
45.15% 1826th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
48.18% 2156th/4475 |
- |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bertram" 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 "Bertram"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bertram" 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.