Berdella
A feminine name potentially derived from Old German elements meaning "brave bear".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Berdella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Berdella today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Berdella births was 1922 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Berdella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Berdella is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Berdellas were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Berdella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1922
14 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1949 SSA rank
#5,301
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Berdella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Berdella from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 86 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Berdella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Berdella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Berdella
The name Berdella is believed to have originated from the Italian language, with roots tracing back to the Medieval period. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the masculine name Berdello, which itself derives from the Germanic word "bard," meaning a poet or minstrel.
One of the earliest known references to the name Berdella can be found in the records of a small village in the Tuscan region of Italy, dating back to the 13th century. Here, it was used as a nickname for a woman who was known for her skill in storytelling and reciting poetry.
Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name Berdella was primarily concentrated in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. It was commonly associated with families of artists, musicians, and scholars, reflecting the name's connection to the arts and intellectual pursuits.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Berdella was a Renaissance-era painter from Verona, Italy. Berdella Brenzoni (1510-1580) was celebrated for her vibrant and expressive portraits, which captured the essence of her subjects with remarkable skill.
Another individual of note was Berdella Pico (1472-1533), a noblewoman from Mirandola, Italy, who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her intellectual pursuits. She was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance and was known for her extensive library and her support of scholars and artists.
In the 17th century, a woman named Berdella Fabrizi (1620-1698) gained recognition as a talented composer and musician in Rome. She was admired for her innovative compositions and her ability to blend traditional Italian musical styles with new and experimental techniques.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Berdella Gatti (1824-1891) was an Italian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in her native Milan and worked tirelessly to promote education and equality for women in a time when such opportunities were scarce.
While the name Berdella has its roots in Italy, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Italian influences or immigration. However, its historical significance and associations remain closely tied to its Italian origins and the rich cultural heritage of the arts, literature, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Berdella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Berdella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Berdella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Berdella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Berdella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Berdella a common name?
We classify Berdella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Berdella most popular?
The single biggest year for Berdella was 1922, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Berdella is about 88 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Berdella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Berdella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.