Birdie
Birdie is a girls' name of English origin meaning “little bird.” It ranked #670 in the United States in 2025. An English pet name and diminutive form of Bertha or Bridget, also directly evoking the word 'bird.'
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how do you pronounce Birdie?
BER-dee
where does the name Birdie come from?
From little bird, the informal English word for a bird, and also used as a diminutive of Bertha. Spelling variants include Birdee, Birdy and Byrdie.
It was a popular nickname in the Victorian and Edwardian eras and is experiencing a charming revival as a vintage standalone name.
how popular is this name?
Birdie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 74 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 72. It peaked at #151 in 1882, and ranked #670 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #670 |
| 2024 | #744 |
| 2023 | #700 |
| 2022 | #800 |
| 2021 | #884 |
| 2020 | #1000 |
| 1940 | #649 |
| 1930 | #510 |
| 1920 | #445 |
| 1910 | #283 |
| 1900 | #219 |
| 1890 | #179 |
| 1882 | #151 |
| 1880 | #155 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Birdie fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Birdie?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Birdie?
what names go well with Birdie?
Sibling names that share Birdie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Birdie
What does the name Birdie mean?
Birdie means “little bird”.
What is the origin of the name Birdie?
Birdie comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Birdee, Birdy and Byrdie.
How popular is the name Birdie?
Birdie ranked #670 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1882, at #151, and it has spent 74 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Birdie a boy or girl name?
Birdie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Birdie?
Birdie is pronounced BER-dee, with 2 syllables.
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