Find out how popular the first name Bertie has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bertie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Bertie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 95% of people named Bertie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 15 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Bertie.

The history of the first name Bertie

The name Bertie is an English diminutive form of the Germanic name Bertram or Bertrand, which is derived from the Old Germanic roots bert, meaning "bright" or "illustrious", and ram, meaning "raven". It was a popular name among the Frankish nobility during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded use of the name Bertie dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in English and Norman records. In the 13th century, a Bertie de Bulmer was listed as a landholder in Yorkshire, England.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Bertie was Edward VII (1841-1910), King of the United Kingdom from 1901 until his death. He was known as Bertie among family and friends before his accession to the throne.

Another famous Bertie was Bertie Wooster, the fictional character created by P.G. Wodehouse in his Jeeves and Wooster stories. The character first appeared in the 1917 novel "The Man with Two Left Feet".

In the world of sports, Bertie Mee (1918-2001) was an English football player and manager who led Arsenal F.C. to the double of the Football League and FA Cup in 1971.

Bertie Higgins (born 1944) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his 1981 hit single "Key Largo".

Bertie Ahern (born 1951) was the former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, serving from 1997 to 2008.

The name Bertie has a long and rich history, with its origins rooted in the Germanic languages and its popularity spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. While it may have fallen out of fashion in recent times, it remains a distinctive and memorable name with a strong historical legacy.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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