Holding steady.
Popularity of Berton since 1880
Babies named Berton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Berton's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 65 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 227 |
| 1920s | 418 |
| 1930s | 344 |
| 1940s | 247 |
| 1950s | 194 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berton is a rare masculine name primarily recorded in the United States during the 1880s. Its peak year was 1883, but after the 19th century it fell out of common use and remains off the current popularity charts. The name's meaning is uncertain, likely a variant of Bertram or a surname-based choice. Despite its obscurity, Berton offers a vintage feel with the friendly nickname Bert. Its trajectory has been stable but minimal, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking an uncommon historical name.
Berton is a rare given name that likely originated as a variant of Bertram or Burton. Bertram derives from the Germanic elements beraht 'bright' and hramn 'raven', while Burton is an English habitational surname from various places so named, meaning 'fortress settlement'. The name enjoyed modest use in the late 19th century, especially in the 1880s, but has since become infrequent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bert
Sibling names for Berton
Names that share Berton's style, for a brother or sister.
