Berl Boy
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)
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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)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1912 | 5 |
1913 | 7 |
1914 | 13 |
1915 | 16 |
1916 | 15 |
1917 | 25 |
1918 | 23 |
1919 | 20 |
1920 | 19 |
1921 | 19 |
1922 | 26 |
1923 | 26 |
1924 | 19 |
1925 | 17 |
1926 | 23 |
1927 | 22 |
1928 | 18 |
1929 | 26 |
1930 | 13 |
1931 | 15 |
1932 | 19 |
1933 | 21 |
1934 | 15 |
1935 | 18 |
1936 | 9 |
1937 | 12 |
1938 | 13 |
1939 | 14 |
1940 | 15 |
1941 | 11 |
1942 | 12 |
1943 | 10 |
1944 | 13 |
1945 | 15 |
1946 | 13 |
1947 | 11 |
1948 | 10 |
1949 | 12 |
1950 | 12 |
1951 | 5 |
1952 | 7 |
1953 | 7 |
1954 | 9 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 11 |
1957 | 10 |
1958 | 13 |
1959 | 10 |
1960 | 12 |
1961 | 10 |
1963 | 9 |
1966 | 5 |
1968 | 5 |
1979 | 6 |
1981 | 7 |
1983 | 7 |
1988 | 7 |
1992 | 5 |
1993 | 5 |
1994 | 5 |
1997 | 6 |
2004 | 5 |
2005 | 10 |
2006 | 9 |
2007 | 8 |
2008 | 10 |
2009 | 9 |
2010 | 5 |
2011 | 12 |
2013 | 7 |
2014 | 19 |
2015 | 21 |
2016 | 22 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 18 |
2019 | 23 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 20 |
2022 | 14 |
2023 | 16 |
2024 | 18 |