Bertha
Pronunciation: [ b-ERTH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bertha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 68 babies have been named Bertha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bertha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,584 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,584
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bertha
Bertha is a boy name .
Is Bertha a boy or girl name? Bertha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,584 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,800. Bertha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bertha is currently ranked #37,584 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bertha include Ber, Bert, Berty, Bertie, Bey, Beie, and Berkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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