Berkley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Berkley is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Berkley?
Berkley is spelled B-E-R-K-L-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Berkley at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Berkley may derive from Old English elements meaning “birch wood” or “birch clearing.”
- Origin
- Berkley is commonly associated with Old English origins, related to geographical features referring to birch trees.
- Pronunciation
- BURK-lee · 2 syllables
Berkley Popularity in 2025
Rank#887
Recorded Births301
Rank#3,450
Recorded Births33
- Girls usage fell 9 places to #887 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 115 places to #3,450 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Berkley Mean?
Berkley may derive from Old English elements meaning “birch wood” or “birch clearing.”
Origin: Berkley is commonly associated with Old English origins, related to geographical features referring to birch trees.
How Do You Pronounce Berkley?
PronunciationBURK-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Berkley?
- History
- Berkley appears in English place names and surnames, reflecting its use as a locational identifier.
Berkley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 301 | #887 |
| 2025 | Boys | 33 | #3,450 |
| 2024 | Girls | 307 | #878 |
| 2024 | Boys | 35 | #3,335 |
| 2023 | Girls | 327 | #837 |
| 2023 | Boys | 36 | #3,293 |
| 2022 | Girls | 340 | #822 |
| 2022 | Boys | 31 | #3,617 |
| 2021 | Girls | 354 | #798 |
| 2021 | Boys | 35 | #3,297 |
| 2020 | Girls | 331 | #822 |
| 2020 | Boys | 50 | #2,546 |
| 2019 | Girls | 261 | #988 |
| 2019 | Boys | 44 | #2,808 |
| 2018 | Girls | 281 | #946 |
| 2018 | Boys | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2017 | Girls | 211 | #1,165 |
| 2017 | Boys | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2016 | Girls | 229 | #1,110 |
| 2016 | Boys | 46 | #2,661 |
| 2015 | Girls | 243 | #1,079 |
| 2015 | Boys | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2014 | Girls | 238 | #1,074 |
| 2014 | Boys | 36 | #3,090 |
When Was Berkley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
354 recorded births
National rank #798
2022 · Girls
340 recorded births
National rank #822
2020 · Girls
331 recorded births
National rank #822
2023 · Girls
327 recorded births
National rank #837
Where Berkley Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #186 | 17 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| NE | #223 | 10 |
| KS | #324 | 10 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| MS | #384 | 7 |
| UT | #385 | 11 |
| MN | #397 | 13 |