Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1917
Berthol
Berthol has 10 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1917–1923
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Berthol sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 10 recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Berthol recorded 10 times among boys since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1923.
- 10 total births
- 1917–1923 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Berthol since 1917, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1923.
- 10
- total births
- 1917–1923
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Berthol was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
5 babies were named Berthol in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Berthol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Berthol splits its recorded history at 1923: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births).
Berthol at a glance
Last recorded 1923Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Berthol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1923
- Peak year (1917)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Berthol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Berthol's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Berthol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berthol? ▼
Berthol has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1923. 5 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Berthol most popular? ▼
Berthol was most popular in the 1910s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
How long has the name Berthol been used? ▼
Berthol has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 7 years of data through 1923.
What names are similar to Berthol? ▼
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 Berthol's data
- Berthol's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Berthol
Nearby Names Like Berthol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berthol
Bernard Boy
#1318 200,087 births
Bert Boy
#8312 33,585 births
Bernardo Boy
#1342 11,175 births
Bernie Boy
#5454 9,225 births
Bertram Boy
#7766 7,955 births
Compare Berthol side by side: Berthol vs Bernard Berthol vs Bert Berthol vs Bernardo
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1917–1923 (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. "Berthol: Baby Name Since 1917 - 10 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berthol. 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 Berthol 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 July 2026.