Berkley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBURK-lee / /ˈbɜrkli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: Birch wood clearing; Old English: Birch meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Berkley is derived from an English surname and place name. It is associated with several locations in England, notably Berkeley in Gloucestershire. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Berkley has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Berkeley
International Variants
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Famous people named Berkley
Berkley Bedell was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Berkley Wright was a notable American artist recognized for his landscape paintings.
Berkley S. McCoy was an influential American educator and advocate for public education.
Fictional characters named Berkley
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Berkley was first seen in the United States in 1891. Berkley has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Berkley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Berkley (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 31 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 31 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 35 |