Berit Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBEH-rit / ˈbɛrɪt

Scandinavian; German

Meaning

Scandinavian: bright; German: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Berit is a name of Scandinavian origin, commonly used in countries like Norway and Sweden. It is derived from the Old Norse name Birgit, which is associated with brightness and nobility. The name has also been adopted in German-speaking regions, where it carries similar meanings. Berit is often seen as a modern variant of traditional names.

Trend Summary

The name Berit has seen limited popularity in the United States.

Similar Names

BrittBirgitBertaBeatrixBereniceBrigitteBlythe

Variants

  • Birgit
  • Britt

International Variants

  • Bérénice (French)
  • Birgit (German)
  • Brigitte (French)

Famous people named Berit

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Fictional characters named Berit

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Sibling Suggestions

AstridFreyaSigridIngridKarin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Berit was first seen in the United States in 1958. Berit has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Berit has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Berit (2023)

StateBirthsShare
MN 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19586
195910
19608
19619
19628
19648
19658
19667
19677
19689
19707
19716
19737
19746
19755
19765
19776
19785
19819
198211
19838
19848
19858
19868
198712
198810
19895
19906
199110
19929
19938
19946
199513
19969
19978
199817
199917
200018
200118
200214
200323
200418
200520
200625
200721
200813
200911
201015
20117
201215
201314
201411
201511
201616
201711
201811
201911
202014
202111
202211
202312
202410