Boy · #6,723 in 2026

Bertell

Capitol Records, LLC is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955.

Current Rank
#6,723
Peak Rank
#3,780 (1927)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1927
First Year
1986
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#3780
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bertell

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

Capitol Records, LLC is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Bertell

Bertell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 6 Bertells were born — ranking #3,780 that year. As of 2026, Bertell ranks #6,723 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Bertells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Names that sound like Bertell

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bertell

What does the name Bertell mean?
Capitol Records, LLC is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955.
How popular is Bertell in 2026?
In 2026, Bertell ranks #6,723 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bertell most popular?
Bertell reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #3,780 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Bertell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bertell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Bertell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bertell include Lute, Hillie, Arvy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bertell

Bertell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Bertell's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #3,780. Use the chart and map above to compare Bertell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.