Holding steady.
Popularity of Berda since 1897
Babies named Berda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Berda's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berda is a rare turn-of-the-century name that has never been common. First recorded in U.S. data in 1897, Berda peaked that same year. It has remained a stable, low-usage name ever since, with no resurgence in later decades. The name is absent from top state rankings, reflecting its extremely limited geographic spread. Berda's obscurity gives it a quiet charm for those seeking an authentic period name without modern revival.
The name Berda is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Bertha, derived from the Old German element 'beraht' meaning 'bright', or it could be a feminine form of the English surname Bird, itself an occupational name for a bird catcher. Records show Berda was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the earliest recorded U.S. occurrence in 1897.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Birdie, Bertie
Sibling names for Berda
Names that share Berda's style, for a brother or sister.
