Bertram Boy

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBUR-tram / /ˈbɜːrtræm/

German; Old English

Meaning

German: bright raven; Old English: illustrious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bertram has roots in both German and Old English, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. It was popular in medieval Europe, particularly in England and Germany. The name has been borne by various historical figures, contributing to its legacy. Its usage has declined in modern times but retains a classic charm.

Trend Summary

The name Bertram has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, with very few births recorded in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bert
  • Bertie

International Variants

  • Bertrando (Italian)
  • Bertram (Dutch)
  • Bertrame (French)

Famous people named Bertram

Bertram Russell was a British philosopher and logician known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy.

Bertram of Rennes was a medieval scholar and theologian recognized for his contributions to early Christian thought.

Bertram Wooster is a fictional character in P.G. Wodehouse's series, known for his humorous misadventures.

Bertram R. Brown was an American psychiatrist known for his work in mental health policy.

Fictional characters named Bertram

Bertram is a character in Shakespeare's play 'All's Well That Ends Well,' known for his reluctance to marry.

Bertram C. W. is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bertram was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bertram has ranked as high as #686 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California. In the past 5 years the name Bertram has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bertram (1992)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188018
188115
188221
188318
188416
188519
18868
188717
188814
188918
189018
189113
189218
189313
189417
189530
189614
189713
189814
189915
190020
190113
190217
190318
190421
190527
190628
190725
190827
190927
191033
191152
191290
191395
1914131
1915159
1916155
1917203
1918197
1919184
1920200
1921195
1922223
1923228
1924223
1925194
1926174
1927177
1928187
1929141
1930158
1931141
1932124
1933127
193495
193596
193679
193776
193881
193986
194083
194183
194286
194363
194465
194566
194665
194773
194883
194977
195073
195186
195269
195384
195480
195583
195668
195762
195868
195963
196058
196161
196263
196359
196469
196562
196671
196761
196857
196964
197067
197153
197246
197342
197443
197537
197625
197726
197838
197925
198018
198128
198237
198332
198428
198517
198620
198718
198817
198919
199015
199131
199222
199314
199420
199514
199615
199719
199813
19999
20007
20027
20039
20047
200511
200610
200710
20087
20109
201211
20137
20147
201513
20166
20185
201912
20209
20216
20229
20235
202410