Holding steady.
Popularity of Birtie since 1880
Babies named Birtie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Birtie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 105 |
| 1890s | 131 |
| 1900s | 149 |
| 1910s | 186 |
| 1920s | 214 |
| 1930s | 95 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Birtie is a historical nickname name that saw its peak year of usage in 1880, when it first appeared in Social Security Administration records. Like many diminutive names of that era, it was often used as a standalone given name, particularly for girls. It has not been in common use for many decades, and its trajectory has remained stable at very low levels since the early 20th century. The name reflects a 19th-century trend of using affectionate forms as formal names, and its rarity today gives it a vintage charm for those drawn to names from the 1880s.
Birtie is a diminutive or pet form of names such as Albert, Bertie, or Bertha, common in English naming traditions. In the late 1800s, such nicknames were often recorded as given names in U.S. census and birth records, reflecting a trend of informal, affectionate name usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Birtie
Names that share Birtie's style, for a brother or sister.
