Holding steady.
Popularity of Birtha since 1880
Babies named Birtha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Birtha's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 38 |
| 1890s | 109 |
| 1900s | 214 |
| 1910s | 385 |
| 1920s | 554 |
| 1930s | 310 |
| 1940s | 204 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Birtha is an extremely rare feminine name that has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 rankings. It was first recorded in 1880, with its peak year of usage occurring in 1900, though even then it was uncommon. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no recent usage data available. Birtha is likely a respelling of the more familiar Bertha, which has Germanic origins meaning 'bright.' Its limited historical presence makes it a curious choice for those seeking a name with antique charm and obscurity.
Birtha is often considered a variant of Bertha, derived from the Old High German element 'beraht', meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. The name Bertha was introduced to England by the Normans and was common in the Middle Ages, but Birtha as a distinct spelling emerged in the 19th century, possibly as a respelling. Its usage has been rare, with limited historical records.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Birtha
Names that share Birtha's style, for a brother or sister.
