Bert Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Burt //bɜrt//

Origin: German; English

Meaning: Bright; famous

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bert is derived from the Old High German name "Berht", which means "bright" or "glorious". This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into the Old French "Bert" before being adopted into Middle English.

The root of the name can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *berhtaz, which also conveys the meaning of brightness or fame. As a diminutive form, Bert is often associated with longer names such as Bertram or Albert, which carry similar meanings and have their own rich histories.

Historically, the name Bert has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances is Saint Bertin, a Frankish abbot who lived in the 7th century and was known for his piety and contributions to monastic life.

The name also appears in various medieval texts, reflecting its usage among nobility and commoners alike. In the context of English literature, Bert has been referenced in works from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, contributing to its recognition in cultural narratives.

Culturally, the name Bert has been associated with qualities such as brightness and nobility, which have contributed to its endurance over the centuries. The name's simplicity and strong phonetic structure have made it appealing across various cultures.

Additionally, the diminutive form Bertie has been used affectionately in literature and personal contexts, further embedding the name within cultural traditions. Overall, Bert represents a blend of historical significance and linguistic evolution, embodying a legacy that spans centuries.

Famous people named Bert

In this section, you will find notable people named Bert. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Bert who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Bert who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Bert Reynolds is an actor best known for Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, and The Longest Yard.

Bert Bacharach is a composer and music producer best known for Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head, I'll Never Fall in Love Again, and What the World Needs Now Is Love.

Bert Lahr is an actor best known for The Wizard of Oz, The Royal Family, and The Cat and the Fiddle.

Bert Jansch is a musician best known for his work with Pentangle, as well as his solo albums like Bert Jansch and Jack Orion.

Bert Kreischer is a comedian and actor best known for The Machine, Bert the Conqueror, and his stand-up specials.

Fictional characters named Bert

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Bert is a fictional character from the children's television show Sesame Street. He is a Muppet known for his love of pigeons and his friendship with Ernie.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Bert, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ErnieCharlieHenryGeorgeWalterFrankMax

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Bert. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BurtBartyBarneyBertieBrockBlakeBeauBlaine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bert was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Bert has ranked as high as #427 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Bert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Bert is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Bert was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Bert.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 6 0
2024 9 9 0
2023 8 8 0
2022 12 12 0
2021 7 7 0
2020 9 9 0
2019 19 19 0
2018 11 11 0
2017 10 10 0
2016 14 14 0
2015 12 12 0
2014 17 17 0
2013 9 9 0
2012 11 11 0
2011 10 10 0
2010 9 9 0
2009 7 7 0
2008 13 13 0
2007 14 14 0
2006 18 18 0
2005 13 13 0
2004 13 13 0
2003 17 17 0
2002 10 10 0
2001 23 23 0
2000 21 21 0
1999 14 14 0
1998 24 24 0
1997 16 16 0
1996 30 30 0
1995 30 30 0
1994 33 33 0
1993 24 24 0
1992 41 41 0
1991 54 54 0
1990 56 56 0
1989 44 44 0
1988 56 56 0
1987 65 65 0
1986 72 72 0
1985 61 61 0
1984 69 69 0
1983 84 84 0
1982 85 85 0
1981 98 98 0
1980 118 118 0
1979 114 114 0
1978 115 115 0
1977 151 151 0
1976 146 146 0
1975 162 162 0
1974 140 140 0
1973 159 159 0
1972 199 199 0
1971 209 209 0
1970 241 241 0
1969 214 214 0
1968 217 217 0
1967 245 245 0
1966 252 252 0
1965 260 260 0
1964 335 335 0
1963 324 324 0
1962 360 360 0
1961 322 322 0
1960 396 391 5
1959 395 388 7
1958 428 428 0
1957 350 345 5
1956 386 376 10
1955 410 405 5
1954 355 347 8
1953 358 358 0
1952 383 383 0
1951 385 379 6
1950 346 339 7
1949 361 361 0
1948 406 400 6
1947 407 400 7
1946 363 363 0
1945 327 327 0
1944 394 385 9
1943 416 416 0
1942 426 418 8
1941 364 353 11
1940 391 384 7
1939 373 373 0
1938 363 358 5
1937 395 387 8
1936 382 376 6
1935 470 470 0
1934 431 420 11
1933 414 407 7
1932 471 462 9
1931 483 463 20
1930 551 542 9
1929 576 566 10
1928 526 517 9
1927 584 571 13
1926 533 519 14
1925 550 536 14
1924 633 620 13
1923 588 573 15
1922 626 609 17
1921 668 661 7
1920 609 593 16
1919 590 570 20
1918 715 698 17
1917 550 533 17
1916 569 556 13
1915 554 532 22
1914 468 448 20
1913 354 340 14
1912 349 332 17
1911 189 177 12
1910 152 141 11
1909 127 119 8
1908 134 120 14
1907 118 111 7
1906 119 106 13
1905 142 134 8
1904 130 120 10
1903 145 132 13
1902 145 130 15
1901 139 128 11
1900 164 153 11
1899 127 127 0
1898 153 143 10
1897 151 143 8
1896 181 173 8
1895 156 149 7
1894 197 187 10
1893 184 184 0
1892 205 200 5
1891 187 181 6
1890 180 180 0
1889 231 231 0
1888 289 282 7
1887 246 237 9
1886 228 228 0
1885 276 276 0
1884 285 280 5
1883 278 273 5
1882 341 341 0
1881 312 312 0
1880 348 348 0

Top States for Bert (2016)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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