Bertrand
Every Bertrand since 1880 — 3,991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bertrand
Bertrand is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 3,991 American babies have been named Bertrand. Its peak came in 1924, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bertrand stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bertrand year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,672 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,237 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,411 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,820 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,201 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,312 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,876 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,904 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,616 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,980 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,819 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,992 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,081 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,237 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,105 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,765 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,431 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,544 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,156 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,620 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,088 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,456 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,711 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,582 |
| 1965 | 32 | #1,361 |
| 1960 | 25 | #1,624 |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,240 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,075 |
| 1945 | 48 | #927 |
| 1940 | 58 | #820 |
| 1935 | 65 | #767 |
| 1930 | 61 | #835 |
| 1925 | 93 | #663 |
| 1920 | 86 | #691 |
| 1915 | 52 | #857 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,327 |
| 1905 | 8 | #934 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,059 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #951 |
| 1880 | 11 | #574 |
Famous people named Bertrand
- Bertrand Russell Mathematician · 1872–1970
- Bertrand du Guesclin Military personnel · 1320–1380
- Bertrand de Blanchefort Politician · 1109–1169
- Bertrand Tavernier Film director · b. 1941
- Bertrand, Count of Toulouse Nobleman · 1065–1112
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bertrand in 2025?
Bertrand did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Bertrand?
3,991 babies have been named Bertrand in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bertrand most popular?
Bertrand peaked in 1924, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Bertrand a boy or girl name?
Bertrand is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bertrand rising or falling?
Bertrand is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bertrand?
Well-known people named Bertrand include Bertrand Russell (mathematician), Bertrand du Guesclin (military personnel), Bertrand de Blanchefort (politician).