NAME PROFILE
Kennard
Derived from the Polabian word 'berl,' meaning 'swamp' or 'river meadow,' often associated with the German capital city. As a name, Berlyn reflects a vibrant, cosmopolitan spirit and a personality that is both grounded and endlessly adaptable to new environments.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,711 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 1987 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MD — 34%TX — 30%CA — 16%PA — 11%FL — 9%
Notable People
Berlyn Brixner (Chief Photographer, Manhattan Project) · Irving Berlin (Iconic Composer, 'God Bless America') · Jeff Berlin (Renowned Jazz Fusion Bassist, 'Players') · Berlin (American New Wave Band, 'Take My Breath Away') · Berlyn (Popular Character in contemporary fiction)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BerLynBerlyBee
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