Berkley
Berkley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Birch tree meadow or birch wood clearing.
Origin and history
Berkley is an English habitational surname derived from places named Berkeley, meaning birch tree meadow. Traditionally a surname and place name, it has gained modern use as a given name in the United States for both boys and girls. Its usage for boys remains relatively uncommon but steady.
Popularity in the United States
2,202 babies in the United States have been named Berkley since 1880. It ranks #2753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- VA (87.7 %)
- NC (3.3 %)
- FL (2.3 %)
- AR (1.7 %)
- MO (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 155 |
| 1920-1930 | 231 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 165 |
| 1950-1960 | 174 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 72 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 191 |
| 2010-2019 | 418 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English 'beorc' (birch) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), originally describing various locations in England.
- While Berkeley with an 'e' is the primary historical spelling for the English town and university city, Berkley with an 'ey' is a popular modern variant for given names.