Holding steady.
Popularity of Bertil since 1912
Babies named Bertil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 176 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bertil is a Swedish diminutive with roots in Old Norse, meaning 'bright' or 'glorious'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1912 and reached its peak usage in 1914, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in the decades since, consistently rare but still in occasional use. Its Scandinavian heritage makes it a distinctive choice for those with Nordic ancestry, yet it remains under the radar in American naming trends.
Bertil is a Swedish diminutive of names beginning with Bjart- meaning 'bright' or 'glorious', such as Bjartr. It emerged as an independent given name in Sweden during the 19th century and has since been used primarily in Scandinavia, especially in Sweden and Norway. The name gained modest popularity in the early 1900s but has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bert, Berra, Berti
Variants: Bertel
Sibling names for Bertil
Names that share Bertil's style, for a brother or sister.
