Name meaning & stats
Berit
Berit. 677 US babies since 1940, peak 2006. Notable Berits are 1.5× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2006
677 US babies were named Berit between 1940 and 2025.
Berit around the world
- Norway: 13,384 babies since 1945, peak 1946
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Berits end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | High · 26 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Medium · 13 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | Medium · 11 people |
| Singer | 1.2× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Berits show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Berits are 1.6× more likely than expected to be doctors.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 8 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 2006)