Berta
Girl nameBerta has been given to 7,286 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1926.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,286
Peak year
1926 (132 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +80%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Berta's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #453 |
| 1925 | #651 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Berta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Berta.
FAQ
How popular is the name Berta?
Berta has been given to 7,286 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Berta peak?
Berta peaked in 1926, when 132 babies were given the name.
Is Berta a girl or boy name?
Berta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Berta are girls).
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