Bert

Bert is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Bert at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/bɜːt/

About the name Bert

Bert belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bert first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #47 in 1880, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 33,577 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bert in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#47 in 1880
Peak year
1918
Babies named Bert in 2024
9
Total since 1880
33,577

Bert in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2020 in 2015
Babies named Bert in 2025
3
Total since 1996
126

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bert mean?

The meaning of Bert is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bert a boy or girl name?

Bert is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bert?

Bert comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bert?

Bert first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #47 in 1880, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Bert?

Bert is pronounced /bɜːt/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.