Bert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBurt / /bɜrt/German; English
Meaning
Bright; famous
Historical & Cultural Background
Bert is often considered a diminutive of names such as Bertram or Albert. It has roots in Germanic languages, where it is derived from elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trend Summary
Bert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bertie
International Variants
- Bert (Dutch)
- Bert (German)
- Bert (English)
Famous people named Bert
Bert Lahr was an American actor and comedian best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion in 'The Wizard of Oz.'.
Bert Reynolds was an American actor and director known for his roles in films such as 'Smokey and the Bandit.'.
Bert Jansch was a Scottish folk musician and songwriter, influential in the folk music revival of the 1960s.
Bert Hinkler was an Australian aviator and pioneer of long-distance flight.
Fictional characters named Bert
Bert is a character from 'Sesame Street,' known for his friendship with Ernie.
Bert the Turtle is a character from the educational film 'Duck and Cover,' teaching children about safety during nuclear threats.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bert has ranked as high as #405 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Bert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bert (2016)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 348 |
1881 | 312 |
1882 | 341 |
1883 | 273 |
1884 | 280 |
1885 | 276 |
1886 | 228 |
1887 | 237 |
1888 | 282 |
1889 | 231 |
1890 | 180 |
1891 | 181 |
1892 | 200 |
1893 | 184 |
1894 | 187 |
1895 | 149 |
1896 | 173 |
1897 | 143 |
1898 | 143 |
1899 | 127 |
1900 | 153 |
1901 | 128 |
1902 | 130 |
1903 | 132 |
1904 | 120 |
1905 | 134 |
1906 | 106 |
1907 | 111 |
1908 | 120 |
1909 | 119 |
1910 | 141 |
1911 | 177 |
1912 | 332 |
1913 | 340 |
1914 | 448 |
1915 | 532 |
1916 | 556 |
1917 | 533 |
1918 | 698 |
1919 | 570 |
1920 | 593 |
1921 | 661 |
1922 | 609 |
1923 | 573 |
1924 | 620 |
1925 | 536 |
1926 | 519 |
1927 | 571 |
1928 | 517 |
1929 | 566 |
1930 | 542 |
1931 | 463 |
1932 | 462 |
1933 | 407 |
1934 | 420 |
1935 | 470 |
1936 | 376 |
1937 | 387 |
1938 | 358 |
1939 | 373 |
1940 | 384 |
1941 | 353 |
1942 | 418 |
1943 | 416 |
1944 | 385 |
1945 | 327 |
1946 | 363 |
1947 | 400 |
1948 | 400 |
1949 | 361 |
1950 | 339 |
1951 | 379 |
1952 | 383 |
1953 | 358 |
1954 | 347 |
1955 | 405 |
1956 | 376 |
1957 | 345 |
1958 | 428 |
1959 | 388 |
1960 | 390 |
1961 | 322 |
1962 | 360 |
1963 | 324 |
1964 | 335 |
1965 | 260 |
1966 | 252 |
1967 | 245 |
1968 | 217 |
1969 | 214 |
1970 | 241 |
1971 | 209 |
1972 | 199 |
1973 | 159 |
1974 | 140 |
1975 | 162 |
1976 | 146 |
1977 | 151 |
1978 | 115 |
1979 | 114 |
1980 | 118 |
1981 | 98 |
1982 | 85 |
1983 | 84 |
1984 | 69 |
1985 | 61 |
1986 | 72 |
1987 | 65 |
1988 | 56 |
1989 | 44 |
1990 | 56 |
1991 | 54 |
1992 | 41 |
1993 | 24 |
1994 | 33 |
1995 | 29 |
1996 | 30 |
1997 | 16 |
1998 | 24 |
1999 | 14 |
2000 | 21 |
2001 | 23 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 17 |
2004 | 13 |
2005 | 13 |
2006 | 18 |
2007 | 14 |
2008 | 13 |
2009 | 7 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 10 |
2012 | 11 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 17 |
2015 | 12 |
2016 | 14 |
2017 | 10 |
2018 | 11 |
2019 | 19 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 12 |
2023 | 8 |
2024 | 9 |