At a glance
- In short
- Bookert is a masculine name of English origin, meaning "scribe" or "one who keeps records". It has a scholarly and intellectual feel.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1943 (#3,538)
- Babies in 1943
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
- First recorded
- 1912
Meaning of Bookert
Bookert is a masculine name with English origins. It is a variation of the name Booker, which means "scribe" or "one who keeps records". The American English pronunciation of Bookert is BUK-ert (/ˈbʊk.ərt/). This name has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1912, with varying levels of popularity throughout the years. While it may not be as common as some other names, Bookert carries a sense of uniqueness and history. Its association with record-keeping gives it a scholarly and intellectual feel, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Bookert
English
- Pronounced BUK-ert /ˈbʊk.ərt/
Popularity of Bookert in the U.S.
Bookert was last recorded in the U.S. in 1943, ranked #3,538 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,269 in 1912. It first appears in the records in 1912.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1912–1943 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 3,538 | ▲ 22 |
| 1942 | 5 | 3,560 | back (not recorded in 1941) |
| 1940 | 6 | 3,130 | back (not recorded in 1937–1939) |
| 1936 | 6 | 3,147 | back (not recorded in 1933–1935) |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,361 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,001 | back (not recorded in 1928–1929) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,210 | ▼ 825 |
| 1926 | 7 | 3,385 | back (not recorded in 1921–1925) |
| 1920 | 6 | 3,815 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 5 | 4,179 | ▼ 962 |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,217 | ▲ 299 |
| 1916 | 6 | 3,516 | ▼ 434 |
| 1915 | 7 | 3,082 | ▲ 182 |
| 1914 | 5 | 3,264 | back (not recorded in 1913) |
| 1912 | 6 | 2,269 | new |