Bertrand
Bertrand was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked 520th; the most babies were born in 1924 (95). More babies were named Bertrand in the 1920s than in any other decade.
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- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 192495 babies
- Total since 1880
- 3,991babies recorded
Bertrand popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | #9,819 | 7 |
| 2000 | #10,544 | 5 |
| 1990 | #3,620 | 16 |
| 1980 | #2,456 | 20 |
| 1970 | #1,582 | 29 |
| 1960 | #1,624 | 25 |
| 1950 | #1,075 | 43 |
| 1940 | #820 | 58 |
| 1930 | #835 | 61 |
| 1920 | #691 | 86 |
| 1910 | #1,327 | 7 |
| 1900 | #1,059 | 7 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | #574 | 11 |
How popular is Bertrand, counting every spelling?
Bertrand has no other common spelling that sounds the same.
How old are people named Bertrand?
About 1,400 people born in the US named Bertrand are alive today, with a median age of 60; half are between 45 and 74. That makes Bertrand a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Bertrand by state
How common Bertrand was among boys born in each state in 1922–1926, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in New Hampshire (33.0×), Maine (31.4×), Massachusetts (3.3×). In 42 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
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Questions about the name Bertrand
How popular is the name Bertrand?
Bertrand was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked 520th; the most babies were born in 1924 (95). More babies were named Bertrand in the 1920s than in any other decade.
Is Bertrand a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Bertrand in the US.
Where was Bertrand most popular?
In 1922–1926, Bertrand was most common in New Hampshire (2.47 per 1,000 boys), followed by Maine and Rhode Island.