Berit
Girl name · Celtic · German · Scandinavian
Meaningexalted one · Scandinavian form of Bridget
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,031 in 1959
7 babies were named Berit in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,373 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Berit you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Berit, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Berit would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBerit first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1959, when it reached #4,031.
- Then vs nowBerit was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendBerit has slipped 4,373 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBerit is a Scandinavian form of Bridget, which means “exalted one”. Our records link it to Celtic, German and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Berit
Berit is a girl name of Celtic, German and Scandinavian origin meaning “exalted one”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-rit”. US birth records list Berit for girls from 1958 to 2025, in 63 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #4,031 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGerman namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.0 | 253,165 girls |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 284,900 girls |
| 1970s | 3.0 | 327,869 girls |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 217,391 girls |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,913 girls |
| 2000s | 9.8 | 102,249 girls |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,266 girls |
| 2020s | 6.7 | 149,254 girls |
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Questions about the name Berit
What does the name Berit mean?
Berit means “exalted one” in Scandinavian, as a form of Bridget.
What is the origin of the name Berit?
Berit has Celtic, German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Berit a boy or girl name?
Berit is a girl name.
How popular is the name Berit?
Berit ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#4,031).