Berton is of German origin, derived from the word 'bear'. It was traditionally given as a nickname to someone who had the strength and courage of a bear. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, though it remains relatively rare.
The name Berton experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks and valleys in its usage as a baby name. The highest number of births recorded was in 1917 with 47 newborns named Berton, while the lowest was just five times, most recently in 2003 and 2009. Overall, there were 1874 babies born with this name between 1880 and 2009.