Total births
17
Unisex name · since 1919
Berthal
Berthal has 17 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 17
- total births
- 1919–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Berthal is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Berthal has been recorded 17 times among boys since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1934.
- 17 total births
- 1919–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Berthal since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 17
- total births
- 1919–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Berthal was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
7 babies were named Berthal in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Berthal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Berthal splits its recorded history at 1925: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Berthal at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Berthal popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1934
- Peak year (1925)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Berthal popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 1904 (Berthal as girls' name)
Berthal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Berthal's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Berthal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 7 births (41% of all-time use).
Berthal by state
Where Berthal concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 29.4% |
Illinois share of Berthal's total US births 29.4%
5 of 17 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berthal? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 17 babies named Berthal. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 7 births.
When was Berthal most popular? ▼
Berthal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Berthal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Berthal are Illinois (5 births).
Is Berthal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Berthal is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 17 births, and as a girl's name it has 6 births.
How long has the name Berthal been used? ▼
Berthal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 16 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Berthal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bernard, Bert, Bernardo, Bernie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Berthal's data
- Berthal's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Berthals (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Berthal
Nearby Names Like Berthal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berthal
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Compare Berthal side by side: Berthal vs Bernard Berthal vs Bert Berthal vs Bernardo
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Berthal: Baby Name Since 1919 - 17 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berthal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Berthal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.