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boys' name ★ peaked 1924

Bertrand

Meaning Bertrand is a given name and surname Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists

Bertrand is a given name and surname.

Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Bertrand
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1924
95 babies
All-time total
3,991
#2,092 all-time among boys
First recorded
1880
in Social Security records

Bertrand popularity over time

3,991 babies have been named Bertrand since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1896Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s 53 5 – #574
1890s 66 7 +25% #520
1900s 88 9 +33% #752
1910s 480 48 +445% #691
1920s 830 83 +73% #663
1930s 603 60 -27% #690
1940s 486 49 -19% #820
1950s 403 40 -17% #1,015
1960s 335 34 -17% #1,076
1970s 249 25 -26% #1,466
1980s 154 15 -38% #2,456
1990s 105 11 -32% #3,620
2000s 55 6 -48% #7,491
2010s 74 7 +35% #7,201
2020s (to 2025) 10 2 -77% #7,672

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.

How old are people named Bertrand?

The median living Bertrand is about 61 years old; half are between 45 and 74. An estimated 1,500 people named Bertrand are alive in the United States today.

median 61 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell English philosopher and logician (1872–1970) 19th century
  2. 2 Bertrand du Guesclin Bertrand du Guesclin Constable of France (1320–1380) Medieval
  3. 3 Bertrand Gachot Bertrand Gachot Racing driver (born 1962) Contemporary
  4. 4 Bertrand Barère Bertrand Barère French politician, freemason and journalist (1755–1841) 18th century
  5. 5 Bertrand Piccard Bertrand Piccard Swiss balloonist and psychiatrist b. 1958 · Contemporary
  6. 6 Bertrand Tavernier Bertrand Tavernier French film director (1941–2021) Contemporary
  7. 7 Bertrand de Jouvenel French politician and futurist (1903–1987) Contemporary
  8. 8 Bertrand Blier Bertrand Blier French film director and writer (1939–2025) Contemporary
  9. 9 Bertrand Bonello Bertrand Bonello French filmmaker, composer, and actor (born 1968) Contemporary
  10. 10 Bertrand Delanoë Bertrand Delanoë Mayor of Paris from 2001 to 2014 b. 1950 · Contemporary
  11. 11 Bertrand Meyer Bertrand Meyer French computer scientist b. 1950 · Contemporary
  12. 12 Bertrand, Count of Toulouse Bertrand, Count of Toulouse Count of Toulouse and Tripoli 1065–1112 · Medieval
  13. 13 Bertrand de Blanchefort Bertrand de Blanchefort 6th Grand Master of the Knights Templar (c. 1109–1169) Medieval
  14. 14 Bertrand Halperin Bertrand Halperin American mathematician and physicist (born 1941) Contemporary
  15. 15 Bertrand Crasson Belgian footballer (born 1971) Contemporary
  16. 16 Bertrand Gille Bertrand Gille French handball player (born 1978) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Bertrand, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Bertrand?

The median living Bertrand is about 61 years old. Half of all living Bertrands are between 45 and 74 years old.

How many people named Bertrand are alive today?

An estimated 1,500 people named Bertrand are alive in the United States, based on 3,991 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Bertrand mean?

Bertrand is a given name and surname.

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 Gachot (racing driver).

Names like Bertrand

Names that sound and feel close to Bertrand: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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