Holding steady.
Popularity of Bertran since 1915
Babies named Bertran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bertran is a rare medieval revival, a variant of the more familiar Bertrand. First recorded in the U.S. in 1915, it reached its peak usage in 1922, though even then it never approached the top 1000. The name has remained stable in obscurity ever since, never appearing on national rankings. Its top states of use are not recorded, indicating exceptionally low frequency. For parents drawn to authentic but uncommon Germanic names, Bertran offers a historical weight without the weight of popularity.
Bertran is a variant of Bertrand, derived from the Old High German elements beraht (bright) and hramn (raven). The name was brought to England by the Normans after the Conquest and was moderately common in medieval England. It has since become rare, with modern usage often as a surname or an archaic revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bert, Berty
Variants: Bertrand, Bertrando
Sibling names for Bertran
Names that share Bertran's style, for a brother or sister.
