How Many People Are Named Berk?
Complete statistics for the name Berk: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Berk is a very rare name for boys, with only 246 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,339,562 Americans. The majority of those named Berk are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and a deep sense of compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 250 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Berk Through the Generations
Berk reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 18 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most Berk's are young adults, with 228 under 30 and only 22 aged between 30 and 60. This makes it a name that's closely tied to recent generations, with virtually none over 60 years old.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Berk's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Berk
How Many People Have the Name Berk?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,370 people in the United States currently share the name Berk. That works out to roughly 1 in every 98,353 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Berk a Common or Rare Name?
Berk is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Berk Mean?
Berk means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Berk in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Berk Most Popular?
The name Berk reached peak popularity in 2010, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Berk?
Approximately 3,370 people named Berk live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,370. That works out to roughly 1 in 98,353 Americans.
Is Berk a rare name?
Berk is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 98,353 Americans has this name.
What does the name Berk mean?
Berk means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Berk more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Berk are male and 0% are female.
When was Berk most popular?
Berk peaked in 2010 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.