Berkeley
Berkeley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Birch tree clearing or meadow.
Origin and history
Berkeley is an English surname-derived given name meaning 'birch tree meadow'. Historically tied to geography and prominent place names, it has seen steady, low-frequency use in the United States. It offers a classic, sophisticated habitational option for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
900 babies in the United States have been named Berkeley since 1880. It ranks #3778 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.8 %)
- VA (41.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Berkeley
- Berkeley Breathed: cartoonist, author
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from Old English words meaning 'birch tree' and 'lea' (woodland clearing or meadow).
- It is widely associated with the city of Berkeley, California, and the flagship campus of the University of California system.