Berl Boy

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBURL / /bɜrl/

Hebrew; German

Meaning

Hebrew: 'a bear'; German: 'bright, shining'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Berl is derived from the Hebrew name 'Barel', which means 'a bear'. In German, it is often associated with the meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting different meanings and significance. It is less common in modern naming trends but has historical roots in both Hebrew and German-speaking communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Beryl

International Variants

  • Berl (German)
  • Barel (Hebrew)

Famous people named Berl

Fictional characters named Berl

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Berl was first seen in the United States in 1912. Berl has ranked as high as #870 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Berl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Berl (2022)

StateBirthsShare
NY 14
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
19137
191413
191516
191615
191725
191823
191920
192019
192119
192226
192326
192419
192517
192623
192722
192818
192926
193013
193115
193219
193321
193415
193518
19369
193712
193813
193914
194015
194111
194212
194310
194413
194515
194613
194711
194810
194912
195012
19515
19527
19537
19549
195510
195611
195710
195813
195910
196012
196110
19639
19665
19685
19796
19817
19837
19887
19925
19935
19945
19976
20045
200510
20069
20078
200810
20099
20105
201112
20137
201419
201521
201622
201716
201818
201923
202017
202120
202214
202316
202418