Holding steady.
Popularity of Berdine since 1913
Babies named Berdine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 155 |
| 1930s | 99 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berdine is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in the 1920s, with the highest number of births recorded in 1922. Its trajectory has been stable but minimal, and it has not appeared in recent rankings. While no top states are recorded for the name, its sound fits well with other early 20th century choices like Mildred and Clarence. The name's etymology remains uncertain, possibly linked to the German name Berthold or the surname Berdeen, but no definitive origin has been established.
Berdine is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a feminine form of Berthold, which derives from Old German berht 'bright' and wald 'rule', or as a variant of Berdeen, itself possibly a transferred use of a surname. The name saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in 1922, but has since become uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Birdie, Dina, Berdi
Sibling names for Berdine
Names that share Berdine's style, for a brother or sister.
