How Many People Are Named Berton?

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

Berton
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Berton, a very rare male name, is held by just 597 people in the US, making up 1 in 552,868 Americans. The majority of those named Berton are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~868
Living in US
1 in 381,854
Americans
1924
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 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reliable
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep connection to the soul.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

597
Worldwide Bearers
#90,558
Global Rank
🇯🇲 Jamaica
25
🇦🇱 Albania
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
17
🇿🇲 Zambia
7
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
6
🇭🇹 Haiti
5
🇹🇿 Tanzania
5
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇳🇴 Norway
3
🇸🇪 Sweden
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
597 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
17
Would be under 30 (1%)
228
Would be 30–60 (12%)
1,621
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 1,866 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
5

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

📜 Berton Through the Generations

Berton has been a stable presence through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1924 with 53 births. Today, it's a classic, old-school name with a significant portion of its bearers over 60, reflecting its enduring appeal among older generations. With only 1,866 total births recorded since records began, Berton remains a unique choice, rarely heard outside of certain circles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 62
Pennsylvania 36
Minnesota 15
Louisiana 10
Michigan 6
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Berton

How Many People Have the Name Berton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 868 people in the United States currently share the name Berton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 381,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Berton a Common or Rare Name?

Berton 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 Berton Mean?

Berton 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 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Berton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Berton Most Popular?

The name Berton reached peak popularity in 1924, with 53 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 Berton?

Approximately 868 people named Berton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 868. That works out to roughly 1 in 381,854 Americans.

Is Berton a rare name?

Berton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 381,854 Americans has this name.

What does the name Berton mean?

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

Is Berton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Berton are male and 0% are female.

When was Berton most popular?

Berton peaked in 1924 with 53 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 US868
All-Time Births868
1 in X1 in 381,854
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1924
World Rank#90,558
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.