Bertrand Boy

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBERT-rənd / /ˈbɛrtɹənd/

French; Germanic

Meaning

French: bright raven; Germanic: noble warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bertrand has roots in both French and Germanic cultures. It was popularized in France during the Middle Ages and has been borne by several notable historical figures. The name has variations in different languages, reflecting its widespread use across Europe. Bertrand has also been associated with nobility and chivalry due to its meaning.

Trend Summary

The name Bertrand has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bert
  • Bertie

International Variants

  • Bertrand (French)
  • Bertrando (Italian)
  • Bertrande (French)

Famous people named Bertrand

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

Bertrand de Jouvenel was a French philosopher and political economist recognized for his contributions to political theory.

Bertrand Piccard is a Swiss psychiatrist and balloonist, famous for co-piloting the first non-stop flight around the world in a hot air balloon.

Bertrand Tavernier was a French film director known for his influential works in cinema.

Fictional characters named Bertrand

Bertrand is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', known for his role as a strategist.

Bertrand is a character in the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, serving as a minor antagonist.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bertrand was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bertrand has ranked as high as #821 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Maine, Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In the past 5 years the name Bertrand has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bertrand (2006)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188011
18816
18825
18835
18849
18855
18865
18897
18916
18929
18935
18947
189616
189710
18986
18997
19007
19017
190210
19039
190410
19058
190610
19076
190810
190911
19107
191118
191234
191337
191453
191552
191674
191761
191873
191971
192086
192189
192290
192370
192495
192593
192667
192779
192879
192982
193061
193165
193267
193361
193469
193565
193673
193756
193848
193938
194058
194143
194253
194348
194452
194548
194648
194740
194857
194939
195043
195143
195250
195339
195439
195537
195628
195745
195841
195938
196025
196132
196234
196331
196439
196532
196647
196734
196826
196935
197029
197134
197231
197331
197421
197529
197618
197721
197816
197919
198020
198118
198213
198317
198412
198515
198613
198711
198818
198917
199016
199112
199217
19937
19945
199511
199613
19978
19987
19999
20005
20017
20037
20046
20057
200610
20076
20097
20107
20116
201210
20136
20146
20155
201611
20177
20185
201911
202110