Girl · #5,244 in 2026

Berdella

Berdella is a 2009 American horror film written and directed by William Taft, and co-directed by Paul South. A limited theatrical release, it is based on the crimes of Robert Berdella, an American serial killer who raped, tortured, and murdered at least six men in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1980s. It stars Seth Correa as Berdella, and co-stars Marc Saleme, Vito Spino, and Steve Williams.

Current Rank
#5,244
Peak Rank
#2,479 (1922)
Total Babies
185
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
1949
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#2479
Peak Rank
185
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Berdella

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Berdella is a 2009 American horror film written and directed by William Taft, and co-directed by Paul South. A limited theatrical release, it is based on the crimes of Robert Berdella, an American serial killer who raped, tortured, and murdered at least six men in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1980s. It stars Seth Correa as Berdella, and co-stars Marc Saleme, Vito Spino, and Steve Williams.

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The Story of Berdella

Berdella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 14 Berdellas were born — ranking #2,479 that year. As of 2026, Berdella ranks #5,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 185 Berdellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Berdella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Berdella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Burdell
  • Bertelli
  • Barilla
  • Brilla
  • Badilla
  • Bordello
  • Bertoli
  • Bertolli
  • Bedolla
  • Braila
  • Ardella
  • Bodily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Berdella

What does the name Berdella mean?
Berdella is a 2009 American horror film written and directed by William Taft, and co-directed by Paul South. A limited theatrical release, it is based on the crimes of Robert Berdella, an American serial killer who raped, tortured, and murdered at least six men in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1980s. It stars Seth Correa as Berdella, and co-stars Marc Saleme, Vito Spino, and Steve Williams.
How popular is Berdella in 2026?
In 2026, Berdella ranks #5,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Berdella most popular?
Berdella reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,479 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Berdella a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Berdella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Berdella?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Berdella include Cordell, Versia, Bonnell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Berdella

Berdella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 185 births in the dataset. Berdella's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,479. Use the chart and map above to compare Berdella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.