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Berta

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Pronounced BUR-tah /ˈbɜr.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of names ending in -berta (Alberta, Roberta), from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous'; used as an independent nameLow

In 30 seconds: Bright; famous: Berta is a Germanic name. Warm, classic, and vintage (said 'BUR-tah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA short form of names ending in -berta (Alberta, Roberta), from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous'; used as an independent name
U.S. rank (2025)#10226 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Berta is a short form of names ending in -berta (Alberta, Roberta), from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous', used independently. A classic, vintage name (said 'BUR-tah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in German, Italian, and Hispanic families. Rare, bright-and-famous at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Berta is 'bright; famous' in Germanic (short for Alberta/Roberta, from beraht, 'bright') — a classic, vintage name — a warm choice (said 'BUR-tah').
Overall data confidence 54%
References — Berta — Germanic; bright/famous

Variations

BerthaBerthe

Nicknames

Bebe

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If you like Berta…

Bertha— a fuller kin name
Alberta— a fuller -berta name
Roberta— a companion -berta name
Greta— a fellow German vintage name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Berta mean?

Berta is Germanic for 'bright; famous' (short for Alberta/Roberta, from beraht).

How do you pronounce Berta?

It's said BUR-tah /ˈbɜr.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Berta a boy or girl name?

Berta is a girl's name.

How popular is Berta?

Berta is a rare name in the U.S.

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