How Many People Are Named Bertrand?
Complete statistics for the name Bertrand: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bertrand, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,481 people in the US, making up 1 in 222,854 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 80%, are over 60, showing its strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 83All 3,980 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bertrand Through the Generations
Bertrand has seen its peak in 1924 with 95 births, but it's still considered a classic, old-school name with a slowly rising trend. Today, there are 1,481 people named Bertrand in the US, with an average age of 83. The age distribution shows 163 under 30, 626 aged 30-60, and 3,191 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bertrand's French roots
📄 About the Name Bertrand
How Many People Have the Name Bertrand?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,154 people in the United States currently share the name Bertrand. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,271 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bertrand a Common or Rare Name?
Bertrand is classified as 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 Bertrand in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bertrand Most Popular?
The name Bertrand reached peak popularity in 1924, with 95 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Bertrand?
Approximately 12,154 people named Bertrand live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,271 Americans.
Is Bertrand a rare name?
Bertrand is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,271 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bertrand mean?
The meaning and origin of Bertrand are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Bertrand more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bertrand are male and 0% are female.
When was Bertrand most popular?
Bertrand peaked in 1924 with 95 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.