Bertram Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bertram means 'bright raven' and has Germanic origins.
Meaning of the Name Bertram
Bertram is of German origin and is derived from the Germanic elements 'beraht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous', and 'hraban', meaning 'raven'. The name has a noble and distinguished feel to it, often associated with historical figures and literary characters. Bertram is a name that exudes strength and intelligence.
Popularity of the Name Bertram
The popularity for the name Bertram peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 228 births, which ranked number 847 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Bertram had the most male births in 1923 with 228, which ranked number 394 out of 4,904 male names. The number of births for the name Bertram has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 9 births, a decline of -18.18%. Among males, Bertram has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 9 births, a decline of -18.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bertram
- 20 Year Trend of Bertram: 28.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Bertram: -18.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bertram: -18.18%
Popularity of Bertram by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bertram. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bertram in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bertram is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bertram
- Total Births of Bertram: 9 (-1.99%)
- Male Births of Bertram: 9 (-1.99%)
Given the downward trend of Bertram over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.99% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Bertram have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.99%.