Bertram
Boy nameBertram has been given to 7,955 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1923.
Meaning & origin /ˈbɜːtɹəm/
From Proto-Germanic *berhtaz (“bright”) + *hrabnaz (“raven”).
Origin: Germanic languages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,955
Peak year
1923 (228 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -31%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Bertram's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #534 |
| 1925 | #427 |
| 1950 | #797 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bertram.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bertram?
Bertram has been given to 7,955 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bertram peak?
Bertram peaked in 1923, when 228 babies were given the name.
Is Bertram a girl or boy name?
Bertram is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Bertram are boys).
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