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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bertrand — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bertram|Berwin
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Bertrand

ber-TRAND · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7669 in 2021

Peak: #7669 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7669 in 2021

Peak: #7669 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #7669 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
GermanicClassicStrong2-syllableOld German RootLiteraryVintageScholarlyBoy NameEstablished
Character
intellectual depthsteadfast resolvethoughtful analysisdignified presencestrategic mind
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Bertrands

artisticpassionateanalyticalprincipledinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Bertrand is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Bertrand at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic elements meaning 'bright' and 'raven,' symbolizing intelligence and clarity combined with the raven's wisdom in folklore.
Language root:Old German · Old French
Peak rank:#7669 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bertrand Russell
Philosopher & Mathematician
Bertrand Tavernier
Film Director
Bertrand Cantat
Musician
Similar Sound
BernardBertramBertonBevartBarclay
Similar Style
LeopoldEverett◈ClementThaddeusMatthias
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bertrand
MargaretEleanorGenevieveHenryLeopoldDorothy
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↑↑ Surging
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↑ Rising
Matthias
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→ Stable
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bertrand · Overview
Summary

Bertrand is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Bertrand carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
bertrand.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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