Berta
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, famous — radiant and full of light
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #10226 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: Contains the Germanic element 'bert' meaning bright, famous.
Similar names: bert, bertie, beretta, berit, bertha, berry, bettie, betty
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Berta? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Berta, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Berta
What does the name Berta mean?
Berta means “Bright, famous — radiant and full of light” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Berta?
Berta has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, famous — radiant and full of light”.
How popular is Berta?
Berta ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Berta most popular?
Berta peaked in 1926 with 132 babies registered that year.
Is Berta a boy or girl name?
Berta is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Bertas in registered births are female.
Is the name Berta rising or falling in popularity?
Berta has risen 1026 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11133 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Berta been recorded?
Berta appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.