Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Berta
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1926
Peak births
132
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Berta
How many people are named Berta?
An estimated 2,229 living Americans are named Berta.
How rare is Berta?
Berta is very rare among babies today, with 9 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 93.2% from its 1926 peak.
How old is the typical Berta?
The median age of a living American named Berta is approximately 59 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 71 years old.
Is Berta still popular?
Yes. Berta is holding steady, with 9 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Berta most common?
Berta has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 7.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19262025
Peak year
1926
Decline from peak
93.2%
2025
9
All-time
7,286