Bertina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ber-TEE-nah //bərˈtiː.nə//
Origin: German; Italian
Meaning: German: bright; Italian: little bright one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bertina has its roots in the Germanic language, derived from the name Bertha, which itself comes from the Old High German name "berhta," meaning "bright" or "glorious." The name Bertha was popularized in various forms across Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages, and it eventually evolved into several diminutive and derivative forms, including Bertina. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where names like Bertha became more widely adopted in English-speaking regions.
Throughout history, the name Bertina has been associated with various notable figures, although it is less common than its root name Bertha. The name Bertha appears in historical texts and literature, including references in medieval chronicles and the works of poets and playwrights.
The name's prominence can also be traced through its use in royal lineages and among the nobility in various European countries, particularly in Germany and France, where it was often given to daughters of noble families. Culturally, the name Bertina carries connotations of brightness and nobility, reflecting the characteristics associated with its etymological roots.
The name has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing purity and light. While Bertina itself may not have widespread recognition, its connection to Bertha and similar names ensures its place in the tapestry of European naming traditions.
The diminutive form "Bertie" has also been used historically, adding a layer of familiarity and affection to the name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bertina was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Bertina has ranked as high as #3836 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Maryland, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Bertina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Bertina 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 Bertina 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 Bertina.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 | 11 |
| 1983 | 17 | 17 |
| 1982 | 14 | 14 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 |
| 1980 | 18 | 18 |
| 1979 | 21 | 21 |
| 1978 | 23 | 23 |
| 1977 | 22 | 22 |
| 1976 | 25 | 25 |
| 1975 | 21 | 21 |
| 1974 | 31 | 31 |
| 1973 | 20 | 20 |
| 1972 | 27 | 27 |
| 1971 | 31 | 31 |
| 1970 | 23 | 23 |
| 1969 | 28 | 28 |
| 1968 | 19 | 19 |
| 1967 | 15 | 15 |
| 1966 | 17 | 17 |
| 1965 | 13 | 13 |
| 1964 | 19 | 19 |
| 1963 | 22 | 22 |
| 1962 | 23 | 23 |
| 1961 | 27 | 27 |
| 1960 | 20 | 20 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 26 | 26 |
| 1957 | 15 | 15 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 14 | 14 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 |
| 1952 | 16 | 16 |
| 1951 | 19 | 19 |
| 1950 | 15 | 15 |
| 1949 | 14 | 14 |
| 1948 | 13 | 13 |
| 1947 | 11 | 11 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | 11 | 11 |
| 1944 | 16 | 16 |
| 1943 | 8 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 | 8 |
| 1941 | 11 | 11 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 |
| 1939 | 8 | 8 |
| 1938 | 15 | 15 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 12 | 12 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 |
| 1932 | 19 | 19 |
| 1931 | 11 | 11 |
| 1930 | 9 | 9 |
| 1929 | 15 | 15 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 |
| 1927 | 11 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 |
| 1924 | 21 | 21 |
| 1923 | 17 | 17 |
| 1922 | 12 | 12 |
| 1921 | 17 | 17 |
| 1920 | 16 | 16 |
| 1919 | 11 | 11 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 |
| 1917 | 14 | 14 |
| 1916 | 15 | 15 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1914 | 13 | 13 |
| 1912 | 7 | 7 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 | 8 |
| 1909 | 11 | 11 |
| 1907 | 7 | 7 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
| 1901 | 7 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1893 | 10 | 10 |
| 1882 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Bertina (1986)
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 |