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Bertrand

Pronunciation
[Ber-trand]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Intelligent
Origin
French

Bertrand Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,991 baby boys have been named Bertrand. The name peaked in 1924 with 95 US births that year (rank #664).

Top States for Bertrand

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bertrand births are: Maine (498), Louisiana (282), New York (208).

Other French-Origin Names Like Bertrand

If you like Bertrand's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →

8-Letter Names Starting with B

Names with Bertrand's exact length and starting letter: Babafemi, Bacstair, Baillidh, Baldemar, Baldhart.

Quick Facts About Bertrand

1,414
French baby names in our dictionary
571
French male names
187
8-letter B-names in our dictionary
783
B-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Famous People Named Bertrand

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Bertrand.

  • Bertrand Russell was one of the most prominent philosophers and mathematicians in history.

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Compare Bertrand to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bertrand against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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