Berta

Berta is a girl's name of German 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 girls in the United States.

Berta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Berta

Berta belongs to the German 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, Berta first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #327 in 1880, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 7,277 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Berta in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#327 in 1880
Peak year
1926
Babies named Berta in 2024
9
Total since 1880
7,277

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Berta mean?

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

Is Berta a boy or girl name?

Berta is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Berta?

Berta comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Berta?

Berta first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #327 in 1880, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

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