Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Bertrum

Name: Popularity of the name Bertrum in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bertrum, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#2,259 (1916)

Total Babies

246

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1993

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#2259

Peak Rank

246

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bertrum

Bertrum first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 12 Bertrums were born — ranking #2,259 that year. As of 2026, Bertrum ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 246 Bertrums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Bertrum

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

Bertram
Bertran
Burton
Bordom
Bertrand
Berton
Bartram
Bodrum
Buitron
Buttram
Battering
Bettering

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bertrum

What does the name Bertrum mean?

Bertrum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bertrum in 2026?

In 2026, Bertrum ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bertrum most popular?

Bertrum reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #2,259 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Bertrum a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bertrum is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bertrum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bertrum include Idus, Benno, Rankin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bertrum

Bertrum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 246 births in the dataset. Bertrum's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #2,259. Use the chart and map above to compare Bertrum'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.