How Many People Are Named Bert?
Complete statistics for the name Bert: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bert, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 32,005 Americans bearing it today. That's just 10,311 people in the US, making it quite unique. The majority, 88%, are over 60, showing its strong association with older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 93All 33,886 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bert Through the Generations
Bert has been around since 1918 when it peaked with 715 births, but it's remained stable ever since, becoming a classic, old-school name. Today, there are 10,311 people named Bert in the US, with most being over 60. This age skew means that Bert is predominantly found among older folks, with only 370 under 30 and 3,583 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bert's German roots
📄 About the Name Bert
How Many People Have the Name Bert?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,734 people in the United States currently share the name Bert. That works out to roughly 1 in every 191,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bert a Common or Rare Name?
Bert is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bert in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Bert Most Popular?
The name Bert reached peak popularity in 1918, with 715 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bert?
Approximately 1,734 people named Bert live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,734. That works out to roughly 1 in 191,147 Americans.
Is Bert a rare name?
Bert is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 191,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bert mean?
The meaning and origin of Bert are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Bert more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Bert are male and 1% are female.
When was Bert most popular?
Bert peaked in 1918 with 715 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.