How Many People Are Named Berkley?
Complete statistics for the name Berkley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Berkley, a very rare female name, is held by just 6,550 people in the US today, making up 1 in 50,379 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2021.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 is associated with leadership and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 7,377 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Berkley Through the Generations
Berkley stands out as a name that's seen a surge in recent years, with its peak birth year being 2021, where 389 babies were given this unique moniker. The majority of those named Berkley are young, with 5,802 individuals under the age of 30, indicating a strong preference among parents for this name in the last decade. As of now, the average age of someone named Berkley is 25, suggesting it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Berkley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Berkley
How Many People Have the Name Berkley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,498 people in the United States currently share the name Berkley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,688 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Berkley a Common or Rare Name?
Berkley 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 Berkley Mean?
Berkley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Berkley in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.
When Was Berkley Most Popular?
The name Berkley reached peak popularity in 2021, with 389 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Berkley?
Approximately 4,498 people named Berkley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,498. That works out to roughly 1 in 73,688 Americans.
Is Berkley a rare name?
Berkley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,688 Americans has this name.
What does the name Berkley mean?
Berkley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Berkley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Berkley are male and 79% are female.
When was Berkley most popular?
Berkley peaked in 2021 with 389 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.