Holding steady.
Popularity of Berdena since 1907
Babies named Berdena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Berdena's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 158 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berdena is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1907, which also marked its peak year of usage. Despite its early 20th-century debut, the name has never achieved widespread popularity; by 2025, it was given to fewer than five babies, making it virtually unused. The name's trajectory has been stable but declining, with no signs of revival. Its meaning remains uncertain, though it is likely an English elaboration of a surname. Berdena was never popular enough to appear among top states, and the small number of bearers gives it a 1-in-N rate that is essentially negligible. This name remains a curiosity for those drawn to vintage, obscure names.
The name Berdena likely arose as a feminine elaboration of the surname Berden or Berdon, which itself originates from Old English 'beorg-denu' meaning 'hill valley.' It may also be a variant of Berdina, a name with possible Germanic roots. The name first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s, with peak usage in 1907, but has since become extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dena, Bernie
Sibling names for Berdena
Names that share Berdena's style, for a brother or sister.
