Unisex · #3,679 in 2026

Berthal

Current Rank
#3,679
Peak Rank
#3,408 (1925)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,659 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,408 (17 total)
👦As Boy Name
1919
First Year
1934
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#3408
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1904
First Year
1904
Last Year
1904
Peak Year
#1659
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Berthal

As a girl name

Berthal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1904, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1904, when 6 Berthals were born — ranking #1,659 that year. As of 2026, Berthal ranks #1,659 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Berthals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Berthal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 7 Berthals were born — ranking #3,408 that year. As of 2026, Berthal ranks #3,679 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Berthals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Berthal

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berthal

What does the name Berthal mean?
Berthal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Berthal in 2026?
In 2026, Berthal ranks #3,679 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Berthal most popular?
Berthal reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,408 that year with 7 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Berthal most popular?
Berthal has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Berthal.
Is Berthal a unisex name?
Yes — Berthal is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 26% of Berthals assigned female and 74% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Berthal?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Berthal include Hence, Nim, Twyman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Berthal

Berthal is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Berthal's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Berthal'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.