NAME PROFILE
Bertha
Bertha is a Germanic name meaning 'bright' or 'glorious.' It conveys a sense of warmth and strength, often associated with strong and pioneering women throughout history.
Key Stats
| Total births | 208,807 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 23%IL — 19%FL — 17%NY — 17%
Notable People
Bertha Benz (Automotive pioneer, first long-distance trip by car) · Bertha Runkle (Author, known for *The Story of the Other Wise Man*) · Bertha Palmer (Businesswoman, philanthropist, and art collector) · Bertha Wright (Suffragist and civil rights activist) · Bertha S. Hart (Political activist and writer)
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