Berkley Unisex
Origin(s)
English; Irish
Meaning
English: Birch wood; Irish: Fortified place
Historical & Cultural Background
Berkley is derived from the Old English elements 'beorc' meaning 'birch' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. The name is also associated with a place name in Gloucestershire, England. In Ireland, it is linked to a surname that denotes a fortified place. The name has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Berkley has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Kinsley, Finley, Hadley, Bailey, Riley, Everly, Tinsley, Marley, Carly, Shelby
Variants
- Berkeley
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Berkley was first seen in the United States in 1952. Berkley has ranked as high as #1012 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. In the past 5 years the name Berkley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Berkley (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 20 | |
| IN | 15 | |
| MO | 15 | |
| WI | 14 | |
| NE | 14 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| AR | 12 | |
| MN | 12 | |
| UT | 11 | |
| VA | 11 | |
| IA | 10 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| AL | 9 | |
| OK | 9 | |
| GA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2006 | 124 |
| 2007 | 134 |
| 2008 | 135 |
| 2009 | 163 |
| 2010 | 193 |
| 2011 | 217 |
| 2012 | 223 |
| 2013 | 234 |
| 2014 | 238 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 229 |
| 2017 | 211 |
| 2018 | 281 |
| 2019 | 261 |
| 2020 | 331 |
| 2021 | 354 |
| 2022 | 340 |
| 2023 | 327 |
| 2024 | 306 |