Bertie
A diminutive of Bertram, Albert or of any male given names ending in -bert.
Every Bertie since 1880 — 14,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bertie
Bertie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,955 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 14,592 American babies have been named Bertie — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1928, when 415 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bertie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bertie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,955 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,655 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,307 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,526 | — | — |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,101 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,384 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,802 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,939 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,867 | — | — |
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| 1975 | 7 | #7,242 | — | — |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,885 | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,759 | — | — |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,100 | 5 | #4,085 |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 1950 | 54 | #1,250 | 5 | #3,737 |
| 1945 | 90 | #791 | 10 | #2,261 |
| 1940 | 123 | #635 | 13 | #1,990 |
| 1935 | 176 | #475 | 6 | #3,295 |
| 1930 | 234 | #439 | 21 | #1,605 |
| 1925 | 253 | #434 | 21 | #1,682 |
| 1920 | 306 | #378 | 15 | #2,146 |
| 1915 | 342 | #323 | 18 | #1,667 |
| 1910 | 195 | #278 | — | — |
| 1905 | 165 | #251 | 5 | #1,252 |
| 1900 | 203 | #221 | — | — |
| 1895 | 154 | #220 | 9 | #743 |
| 1890 | 158 | #188 | 8 | #748 |
| 1885 | 126 | #163 | 11 | #581 |
| 1880 | 77 | #169 | 8 | #686 |
Famous people named Bertie
- Bertie Ahern Politician · b. 1951
- Bertie Mee Soccer player · 1918–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bertie mean?
A diminutive of Bertram, Albert or of any male given names ending in -bert.
How popular is the name Bertie in 2025?
Bertie ranked #8,955 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bertie?
14,592 babies have been named Bertie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bertie most popular?
Bertie peaked in 1928, when 415 newborns received the name.
Is Bertie a boy or girl name?
Bertie is used for both: about 94% of babies named Bertie have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Bertie rising or falling?
Bertie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bertie?
Well-known people named Bertie include Bertie Ahern (politician), Bertie Mee (soccer player).