Bert
Pronunciation: [ b-ERT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Bert first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 9,692 babies have been named Bert in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bert is past its peak , currently ranked #9,700 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,700
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Bert
Bert is a boy name .
Is Bert a boy or girl name? Bert is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,700 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,373. Bert is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bert is currently ranked #9,700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Bert include Bernard, Bernardo, Berkley, Beren, Berlin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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