Berta Girl
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 24 |
1881 | 14 |
1882 | 26 |
1883 | 21 |
1884 | 28 |
1885 | 35 |
1886 | 30 |
1887 | 24 |
1888 | 38 |
1889 | 46 |
1890 | 37 |
1891 | 37 |
1892 | 33 |
1893 | 28 |
1894 | 32 |
1895 | 37 |
1896 | 33 |
1897 | 52 |
1898 | 33 |
1899 | 49 |
1900 | 55 |
1901 | 52 |
1902 | 46 |
1903 | 53 |
1904 | 43 |
1905 | 35 |
1906 | 43 |
1907 | 53 |
1908 | 38 |
1909 | 38 |
1910 | 48 |
1911 | 47 |
1912 | 63 |
1913 | 75 |
1914 | 75 |
1915 | 84 |
1916 | 79 |
1917 | 89 |
1918 | 108 |
1919 | 86 |
1920 | 106 |
1921 | 122 |
1922 | 112 |
1923 | 98 |
1924 | 110 |
1925 | 127 |
1926 | 132 |
1927 | 130 |
1928 | 123 |
1929 | 112 |
1930 | 119 |
1931 | 111 |
1932 | 127 |
1933 | 120 |
1934 | 93 |
1935 | 109 |
1936 | 102 |
1937 | 110 |
1938 | 87 |
1939 | 90 |
1940 | 95 |
1941 | 101 |
1942 | 91 |
1943 | 93 |
1944 | 64 |
1945 | 65 |
1946 | 96 |
1947 | 84 |
1948 | 89 |
1949 | 73 |
1950 | 79 |
1951 | 69 |
1952 | 74 |
1953 | 72 |
1954 | 80 |
1955 | 78 |
1956 | 76 |
1957 | 84 |
1958 | 66 |
1959 | 66 |
1960 | 63 |
1961 | 58 |
1962 | 71 |
1963 | 53 |
1964 | 45 |
1965 | 43 |
1966 | 42 |
1967 | 47 |
1968 | 49 |
1969 | 53 |
1970 | 43 |
1971 | 42 |
1972 | 37 |
1973 | 34 |
1974 | 37 |
1975 | 30 |
1976 | 47 |
1977 | 48 |
1978 | 26 |
1979 | 33 |
1980 | 28 |
1981 | 31 |
1982 | 34 |
1983 | 24 |
1984 | 24 |
1985 | 25 |
1986 | 25 |
1987 | 23 |
1988 | 32 |
1989 | 24 |
1990 | 28 |
1991 | 23 |
1992 | 21 |
1993 | 17 |
1994 | 20 |
1995 | 15 |
1996 | 16 |
1997 | 22 |
1998 | 16 |
1999 | 10 |
2000 | 9 |
2001 | 16 |
2002 | 5 |
2003 | 14 |
2004 | 16 |
2005 | 12 |
2006 | 13 |
2007 | 13 |
2008 | 8 |
2009 | 7 |
2010 | 8 |
2011 | 7 |
2012 | 12 |
2013 | 10 |
2014 | 6 |
2015 | 5 |
2016 | 5 |
2017 | 5 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 8 |
2021 | 5 |
2023 | 6 |
2024 | 9 |