NAME PROFILE
Berkley
Berkley is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'birch wood' or 'clearing in the birch trees.' It carries a sense of nature and tranquility, often symbolizing a strong connection to the environment.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,712 |
| Gender | Female (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
VA — 37%TX — 21%UT — 17%NC — 13%FL — 13%
Notable People
Berkley Bedell (U.S. Congressman) · Berkley Wright (American philanthropist) · Berkley S. McKinney (American attorney) · Berkley D. C. (American singer-songwriter) · Berkley L. (Fictional character in literature)
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