Berta Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBUR-tah / /ˈbɜːrtə/

German; Spanish; Italian

Meaning

German: bright; Spanish: noble; Italian: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Berta is derived from the Germanic name 'Berhta', which means bright or shining. It has been used in various cultures, including Spanish and Italian, where it often signifies nobility or strength. The name has historical significance in medieval Europe, often associated with saints and royalty. Its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, reflecting broader naming trends.

Trend Summary

Berta has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bertha
  • Bertie

International Variants

  • Berthe (French)
  • Bertina (Italian)
  • Berta (Spanish)

Famous people named Berta

Berta Rojas is a Paraguayan classical guitarist known for her performances and recordings.

Berta Cáceres was a Honduran environmental activist who received the Goldman Environmental Prize.

Berta von Suttner was an Austrian pacifist and the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Berta Zuckerkandl was an Austrian journalist and a prominent figure in the cultural life of Vienna.

Fictional characters named Berta

Berta is a character in the television series 'Two and a Half Men', known for her role as the housekeeper.

Berta is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Berta was first seen in the United States in 1880. Berta has ranked as high as #767 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Berta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Berta (2013)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188024
188114
188226
188321
188428
188535
188630
188724
188838
188946
189037
189137
189233
189328
189432
189537
189633
189752
189833
189949
190055
190152
190246
190353
190443
190535
190643
190753
190838
190938
191048
191147
191263
191375
191475
191584
191679
191789
1918108
191986
1920106
1921122
1922112
192398
1924110
1925127
1926132
1927130
1928123
1929112
1930119
1931111
1932127
1933120
193493
1935109
1936102
1937110
193887
193990
194095
1941101
194291
194393
194464
194565
194696
194784
194889
194973
195079
195169
195274
195372
195480
195578
195676
195784
195866
195966
196063
196158
196271
196353
196445
196543
196642
196747
196849
196953
197043
197142
197237
197334
197437
197530
197647
197748
197826
197933
198028
198131
198234
198324
198424
198525
198625
198723
198832
198924
199028
199123
199221
199317
199420
199515
199616
199722
199816
199910
20009
200116
20025
200314
200416
200512
200613
200713
20088
20097
20108
20117
201212
201310
20146
20155
20165
20175
20188
20199
20208
20215
20236
20249