How Many People Are Named Bertie?

Complete statistics for the name Bertie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bertie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Bertie, a very rare female name, only 1,798 people in the US today carry it, making it one in 183,536 Americans. The majority of those named Bertie are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~253
Living in US
1 in 1,310,076
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bert
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Charming Dignified Traditional
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,798
Worldwide Bearers
#47,881
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
79
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
74
🇮🇩 Indonesia
56
🇧🇪 Belgium
48
🇳🇿 New Zealand
31
🇩🇪 Germany
31
🇦🇺 Australia
31
🇧🇷 Brazil
29
🇮🇳 India
27
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
87 (5%)
♀ Female
1,711 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 108
89
Would be under 30 (1%)
115
Would be 30–60 (1%)
14,292
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 14,496 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bertie Through the Generations

Bertie peaked in popularity in 1928 with 415 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable, maintaining a classic, old-school charm. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with just 89 under 30 and 115 aged between 30 and 60. This age skew reflects the name's historical roots and its enduring appeal among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 926
Texas 849
Georgia 706
Tennessee 653
Alabama 596
Kentucky 505
South Carolina 483
Virginia 473
Oklahoma 388
Arkansas 353

⭐ Famous People Named Bertie

Bertie is a given name.. The name may refer to:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bertie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Bertie

How Many People Have the Name Bertie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 253 people in the United States currently share the name Bertie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,310,076 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bertie a Common or Rare Name?

Bertie 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.

What Does the Name Bertie Mean?

Bertie means "creative variant of Bert" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bertie in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Bertie Most Popular?

The name Bertie reached peak popularity in 1928, with 415 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 Bertie?

Approximately 253 people named Bertie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 253. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,310,076 Americans.

Is Bertie a rare name?

Bertie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,310,076 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bertie mean?

Bertie means "creative variant of Bert" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Bertie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Bertie are male and 95% are female.

When was Bertie most popular?

Bertie peaked in 1928 with 415 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US253
All-Time Births253
1 in X1 in 1,310,076
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1928
World Rank#47,881
Male %5%
Female %95%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.